central Heaven Heart Stone

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The central Heaven Heart Stone is the round, slightly elevated marble slab at the center of Beijing’s Circular Mound Altar where the emperor traditionally stood to perform solemn rites to Heaven.

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central Heaven Heart Stone canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural element
ceremonial stone
access open to public as part of Temple of Heaven park
associatedBelief place where prayers to Heaven were most efficacious
associatedWith Chinese emperor
category Chinese ritual architecture element
constructedBy Ming imperial court
surface form: imperial court of Ming dynasty
culturalContext Imperial China
elevation slightly elevated above surrounding stones
era Ming dynasty origin of Temple of Heaven complex
function standing place of emperor during rites
heritageStatus part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Temple of Heaven
locatedIn Beijing
China
Circular Mound Altar
Temple of Heaven
material marble
orientation aligned with north–south axis of Temple of Heaven
partOf central terrace of Circular Mound Altar
position center of Circular Mound Altar
religiousContext Chinese state ritual to Heaven
ritualRole focal point of winter solstice sacrifices
shape round
surface polished stone surface suitable for standing
surroundedBy concentric rings of marble stones
symbolizes connection between emperor and Heaven
the heart of Heaven
touristAttraction yes
usedFor imperial rites to Heaven
state sacrificial ceremonies

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Circular Mound Altar hasFeature central Heaven Heart Stone