Built Without a Single Nail: Secrets of the Forbidden City

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How did the world's greatest wooden palace survive for over 600 years—without a single nail?

Completed in 1420, the Forbidden City served as the imperial palace of 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Covering over 720,000 square meters, it remains the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden palace complex in the world.

In this episode, discover the hidden secrets behind the Forbidden City—from the origin of its name, the symbolism of its red walls and yellow roofs, the Outer Court and Inner Court, to the legendary 9,999½ rooms, ingenious mortise-and-tenon architecture, and the priceless cultural treasures preserved inside.

More than a palace, the Forbidden City is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese engineering and a timeless symbol of Chinese civilization.