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Beijing |
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Lama Temple |
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Mongolian, Tibetan and Chinese writing. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama Temple |
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Pagoda and incense burner. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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Pilgrims and worshippers. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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The main courtyard. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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Praying. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama Temple |
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Pilgrims burning incense. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama Temple |
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Bronze lion. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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Young girl. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama Temple |
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Buddhist shrine. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama Temple |
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Carved caligraphy. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama Temple |
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Incense burner. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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Prayer wheel with Tibetan writing. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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Prayer wheels must be turned clockwise. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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The interior. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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The inner shrine. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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Buddha images. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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One of the many shrines in the large complex. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama Temple |
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Temple decoration. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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The complex has many shrines and temples. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama Temple |
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Two storey pavillion. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama Temple |
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Mongolian style roofs. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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Brightly painted building. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Lama temple |
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Mongolian style temple. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Outside the Lama Temple. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Two monks. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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The streets near the Lama temple have many incense shops. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Incense shop. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Incense shops in the older northern part of Beijing. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Group of young men. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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The large Temple of Heaven Park. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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The park has many temples and shrines. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Decorated buildings and roofs. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Gateway. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Sundal. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Imperial Vault of Heaven |
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Gateway to the Imperial Vault of Heaven. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Imperial Vault of Heaven |
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The Imperial Vault of Heaven. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Covered walkway. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Small temple. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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One of the three great halls. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Stone arches. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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The Temple of the Sun. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Rose garden. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Red rose. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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View of the park. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Ferns. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Yellow and pink rose. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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Gateway leading to the Temple of Heaven. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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The Temple of Heaven is circular and dates from 1420. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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The temple is 38m high and 30m in diameter. No nails or cement were used in its construction. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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Visitors. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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Woman posing for a photo. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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The temple has three levels and is colourfully decorated. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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Detail from the round temple. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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The ceiling. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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Glazed roof tiles. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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Detail of dragons. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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View of the temple above the rooftops. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
Temple of Heaven |
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View of the temple from the gateway. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Saturday dancers. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Musician. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Woman watching the dancing. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Dancing couple. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Musicians. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Two women dancing. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Musician. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Dancers. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Man dressed up for dancing. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Woman and grand daughter dancing. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Three women. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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Playing cards. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Temple of Heaven Park |
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People relaxing. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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The Ancient Observatory is an astronomical museum set on a former watchtower from the city's long demolished walls. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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The entrance. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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The museum features astronomical instruments. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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The observatory was founded in the 15th century. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Bronze astrolabe. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Star globe. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Detail of the star globe. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Ornate bronze astronomical instrument. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Detail of a bronze astronomical instrument. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Many of the instruments disappeared to Europe in 1901 but were returned to China under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Astronomical instrument with dragons. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Map of Chinese constellations. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Analema. This figure of eight shows the position of the Sun at the same time every day for a year. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Detail of the analema. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Sundial. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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The Equation of Time is a seasonal correction to a sundial. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Device for making astronical measurements. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Gnomon with Zodiac. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Detail of a bronze gnomon with Zodiac constellations. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Dragons. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Statue of Guo Shoujing (1231 - 1316), an astronomer. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Astronomical observation of an exploded star from 1054. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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Constellations. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Ancient Observatory |
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One of many bronze astronomical instruments displayed at the Ancient Observatory. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Palace Park |
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The entrance to Palace Park. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Palace Park |
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Pavillion in the park. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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Palace Park |
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Temple. |
1988 |
China |
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Beijing |
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The birds' nest stadium used in the Olympic games. |
2009 |
China |
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Beijing |
Summer Palace |
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The Summer Palace is set in a large park with many buildings. |
2009 |