Transcript Ancient China: Qin (pronounced Chin) Dynasty

Ancient China: Ming dynasty
1368-1644
The Ming Dynasty was a time of adventure and travel. The
great Chinese mariners mapped the world. They brought
back treasures from around the globe, some of which are
on display today in the Forbidden Palace.
One the most popular items was the folding fan, brought
back to China from Japan and Korea.
Fans had always been popular in ancient China, but the
concept of a folding fan caught on quickly
The Forbidden City
Construction of the Forbidden City began in relatively
modern times, in the year 1406.
The construction took an estimated one million workers 14
years to build hundreds of perfect and beautiful buildings.
The Forbidden City served as the seat of government for
the Ming Dynasty. Today, it is a museum.
There are 800 buildings that have in total about 9,000
rooms. The Forbidden City is the world's largest palace
complex. Millions of people visit this incredible place each
year and gaze in awe.
Thanks to the web, you can enjoy a glimpse of this
magnificent achievement - The Forbidden City.