ra we can tracethe ancient form, though the superstructure has there become an arcade of marbleinstead of a pavilion on timber columns. Chap. X. THE PALACE OF THE GREAT KAAN 369 [ The Ta-ming tien (Hall of great brightness) is without doubt what Marco Polocalls the Lords Great Palace. . . . He… … n. Houjjrf/n 2r Palace at Khan-baligh. (From the Livre des Merveilles.) of the Chinese author). Marco Polo states that the basement of the great palaceis raised some ten palms above the surrounding soil. We find in the Kit hung ihi: The basement of the Ta-ming tien is raised about 10 cKi above the…
Polo, Marco, 1254-1323? · Yule, Henry, Sir, 1820-1889 · Genghis Khan, 1162-1227 · Polo family · Inscriptions, Chinese · Early maps · Mongols · Voyages and travels
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