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right; Paul Gilbert, Rob Kempinski and Ian Glew on the Great Wall.
below; The Great Wall viewed through the opening of a crenu-
lated embattlement. BCI members rode a cable car and then
traversed the steep portions of the ancient wall on foot.
inset; Temple of Heaven Altar tower. The Circular Altar has three
layered terraces with white marble. During the Ming and Qing
Dynasties (1368 A.D. - 1911 A.D.), the emperors would offer a sac-
rifice to Heaven on the day of the Winter Solstice every year.
lower right; Emperor’s throne in the Forbidden City, Beijing.

© Ian Glew

© Rob Kempinski
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