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| • | Hall of Supreme
Harmony-in the center of the |
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| complex; laid in
N-S axis; built in 1697 |
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| • | Housed the
Emperor’s thorne |
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| • | Used for
celebration of the Emperor’s birthday, |
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| the new year, and
other important proclamations |
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| or ceremonies. |
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| • | 11-bay structure;
double eave hipped roof |
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| decorated in the
yellow tiles symbolic of imperial |
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| status |
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