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2023 Cook Islands Beijing Temple of Heaven 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin
2023 Cook Islands Beijing Temple of Heaven 2oz Silver Antiqued CoinThe Temple of Heaven is considered to be «the supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture». The most impressive and famous structure of the temple complex is the «Hall of Prayers for Good Harvests». Built on three levels of marble stone, it is made entirely of wood without any nails. The astonishing hall served the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for offerings to heaven in pursuit of rich harvests. Built in 1402 in Beijing, the construction of this architectural marvel reached completion in 1420, along with the Forbidden City.