How a Chinese Empress Built the Largest Palace in the World (Video)
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="schema:primaryImageOfPage og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.ancient-origins.net/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Wu-Zetian-Daming-Palace.jpg?itok=6eGdWfzZ"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.ancient-origins.net/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Wu-Zetian-Daming-Palace.jpg?itok=6eGdWfzZ" width="610" height="321" alt="Chinese empress. Source: dreampicturestud / Adobe Stock." /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:description content:encoded"><p>In 662 AD, as Emperor Gaozong of the
Tang Dynasty’s health waned,
Empress Wu Zetian quietly assumed the reins of power, navigating a realm dominated by men. Wu's ambition knew no bounds, and she aimed to demonstrate her supremacy in an unconventional manner – through the expansion of the Imperial Palace. Archaeologists, when they unearthed the colossal foundations, stood in awe of her audacious vision. One can't help but be overwhelmed by the magnificence of Danfeng Gate, the southern entrance to the grand
Daming Palace. Its colossal size underscored Wu's aspirations, projecting an aura of Imperial grandeur that dwarfed onlookers.</p>
<p>Daming Palace, a marvel that emerged within a mere three years, dwarfed everything in its path. Its vastness outstripped all known constructions, surpassing even the
Forbidden City of later dynasties and the
Acropolis. Emissaries from foreign lands, upon their arrival, could only gape in wonder at the celestial paradise Wu had forged on Earth. Empress Wu Zetian, a shrewd ruler, not only cemented her dominance but also left behind a monumental legacy that spoke volumes about her unwavering determination.</p>
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