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Secrets of the Forbidden City
How has China’s magnificent Forbidden City withstood centuries of earthquakes?
Aired: 09/27/17
Expires: 10/18/24
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How has China’s magnificent Forbidden City withstood centuries of earthquakes?
Discover how Beijing’s Forbidden City, the largest palace complex in the world.
