oct 18, 1460 - Forbidden City

Description:

15th century CE and later
Stone, masonry, marble, brick, wood and ceramic tile
Ming Dynasty
Beijing, China
The Forbidden City was the political and ritual center of China for over 500 years. After its completion in 1420, the Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors, their families and servants during the Ming (1368–1644) and the Qing (1644–1911) dynasties.