(Image credit: Darrell Gulin via Getty Images)
-
In Photos: China's Forbidden CityLocated in the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City was home to the emperors of China for nearly 500 years, during China's final two imperial dynasties, the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty.
ancient-china -
Forbidden City: Home to Chinese Emperors
The Forbidden City in Beijing is a palace complex that was the home of 24 Chinese emperors for 500 years. It is now a museum.
ancient-china -
Ancient Chinese Murals Saved From Tomb RobbersThe tomb likely held a military commander and his wife of China's Northern Qi Dynasty.
ancient-china -
The Mystery of the Money Tree RevealedScientists use chemistry to learn about an ancient bronze “money tree.”
ancient-china -
The Secret Tomb of China's 1st Emperor: Will We Ever See Inside?Experts have held off excavating the tomb until archaeological technology is good enough.
ancient-china -
Gallery: Ancient Chinese Warriors Protect Secret TombThousands of terracotta soldiers protect the ancient tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
ancient-china -
Three Kingdoms' Tomb Holding Warrior DiscoveredThe general likely served for the Dynasty's warring lords.
ancient-china
