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Forbidden City gates follow strict rules on golden door nails

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The Forbidden City in Beijing features red gates with golden door nails that adhere to strict traditional rules. These rules dictate the number and color of the nails, reflecting a historical hierarchy and symbolism. Odd numbers, particularly nine, were reserved for the emperor, signifying supreme power and divine authority during the Ming and Qing dynasties. AI

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Forbidden City gates follow strict rules on golden door nails

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    China Forbidden City’s red gates with golden door nails subject to rules regarding number, colour

    Visitors to the Forbidden City in China’s capital city might find it hard to ignore its magnificent red door, but there is more to the entrance than its beauty. The golden door nails not only neatly line up, they were exclusive to the royal family and cannot be seen everywhere in…

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