# Temple of Earth (Ditan)

Beijing, China

The Temple of Earth, built in 1530 by the Ming Jiajing Emperor, is where rulers offered summer-solstice sacrifices to the Earth deity. Its square altar mirrors the round Temple of Heaven; today it is the popular Ditan Park.

## Roots Earth

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Coordinates: 39.95142, 116.4097

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