The Forbidden City 01 3D model

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The Forbidden City, a magnificent palace, has an impressive history spanning 600 years. Constructed between 1406 and 1420, it served as the residence for 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Initially off-limits to common people, the palace was transformed into the Palace Museum in 1925, granting access for all. In 1961, it was designated as one of China's protected monuments by the State Council, and in 1987, UNESCO recognized it as a World Heritage site. Covering an area of approximately 180 acres, the Forbidden City features a staggering 9,999 rooms enclosed within a 10-meter high wall that measures 960 meters long from south to north and 750 meters wide from east to west. Adjacent to the wall is a vast 52-meter-wide moat. The city's structures predominantly feature wooden construction with white stone foundations and yellow glazed tiles, adorned with colorful wall paintings. A south-to-north axis line divides the complex in half, creating an imposing yet elegant appearance.