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Circular Mound Altar

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Circular Mound Altar, Religious site in China

The Circular Mound Altar is an outdoor altar located in Beijing, China.

It dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties and was used for worshiping heaven.

It is part of the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The altar is visited by numerous tourists each year and is famous for its acoustics.

Its design symbolizes the connection between heaven and earth, embodying cosmological concepts.

Location: Beijing

Source: Wikimedia

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