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Hall of Central Harmony

Hall of Central Harmony

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  • Where the emperor rested before grand ceremonies at the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

This smaller, square hall is the Hall of Central Harmony. It served as the emperor's private resting place before grand ceremonies in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Here, the emperor would review speeches, inspect seeds for spring planting rituals, and receive homage from officials. The hall's intimate scale contrasts with the grandeur surrounding it, offering a rare glimpse of the emperor's quieter moments.

Image: Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)