Situated at the heart of Beijing's central axis, the Palace Museum, originally known as the \"Forbidden City,\" began construction in 1406 and served as the imperial palace for the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
As a prime example of ancient Chinese palace architecture, the Forbidden City is one of the largest and best-preserved wooden structures in the world.
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