What Is The 600-Year-Old Secret Hidden Beneath Beijing?

Beijing is a bustling metropolis of 22 million people, but its foundations lie on a precise, 600-year-old straight line. Explore the incredible history of Beijing’s Central Axis, from the lost Mongol capital of Kublai Khan to the monumental engineering of the Ming Dynasty’s Forbidden City. Discover how a 2,000-year-old blueprint and ancient cosmological principles shaped the imperial palaces, the humble Hutongs, and the Temple of Heaven Welcome to The World History Channel. With new uploads every week, we break down the biggest stories that have shaped human history. From the dawn of ancient civilisations up to the modern age, these are the stories from our past that matter the most. 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn