NOVASecrets of the Forbidden CityPassport Season 44 Episode 15 | 53m 30s The Forbidden City is the world’s biggest and most extravagant palace complex ever built. For five centuries, it was the power center of imperial China and survived wars, revolution, fires, and earthquakes. How did the Ming Emperor’s workforce construct its sprawling array of nearly 1,000 buildings and dozens of temples in a little over a decade? Aired: 09/27/17 Expires: 10/17/24 Rating: TV-PG Closed CaptioningVideo has closed captioning.Buy Now:PBSBuy DVDs AppleBuy on iTunes AmazonBuy on AmazoncheckmarkAdd to WatchlistWatch PreviewProblems Playing Video?Report a ProblemClosed CaptioningShare:Share this video on FacebookFacebookShare this video on TwitterTwitterShare this video on Google PlusGoogleShare this video via EmailE-mailEmbedEmbed Code for this videoEmbed CodeNOVASecrets of the Forbidden CitySeason 44 Episode 15Width in pixels px Height in pixels px Copied to your clipboardLabelCopy to ClipboardClick to copy embed code for videoCloseCloseReport a ProblemBefore you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide.Type of ErrorVideo doesn't loadVideo loads, but doesn't playVideo jumps back/forwardOnly audio is streamingSponsorship playback errorOtherPlease add more detailsCancelSubmit ReportYour report has been successfully submitted. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video.CloseCloseClose Learn More Down Treasures of the Earth: Gems What processes in the depths of the Earth forge beautiful and precious stones? China's Age of Invention Explore how the Song Dynasty gave rise to printing, the compass, and other innovations. Chinese Chariot Revealed A team of experts rebuild an ancient battle chariot to help uncover its design secrets. Ghosts of Stonehenge Archaeological research uncovers provocative new clues about Stonehenge.Episode Links NOVA's "Secrets of the Forbidden City" Homepage Email Newsletter Shop NOVA
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