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Temple of the Moon

Temple of the Moon - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Temple of the Moon () is an altar located in Fuchengmen, Xicheng District, in western Beijing, China. The altar was built in 1530 during the Ming Dynasty for use in ritual sacrifice to the Moon by the Emperor of China. Read more on Wikipedia

• type: ancient site
• date from: 1530

Source: en.wikipedia.org