Temple of the Moon (China)

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The Temple of the Moon (Chinese: 月坛, Pinyin: Yuètán) in Beijing, China, is an altar located in Fuchengmen, Xicheng district, western urban Beijing.

The altar was built in 1530 for use in ritual sacrifice to the moon by the Emperor of China.[1] The altar and the surrounding grounds are now a public park.

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  1. ^ Chen Nan, "To the Moon and Back", China Daily, July 10, 2007, Accessed April 11, 2008.
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