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Beijing,

China

1898
 
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Peking - Town-gate - 1898

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The Chien Men Gate, also called Town Gate, was the main entrance to the city
This magnificent gate was burnt to ashes during the Boxer Rebellion in June 1900. Though the Chinese fire brigade and military personnel tried to save it, the Burmese teak gate burnt completely
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