who built the temple of heaven
The Temple of Heaven, also known as Tian Tan, in Beijing, is one of the largest temple complexes in China. It was built by the emperor Cheng Zu in the 15th century. This complex was where the emperor performed a yearly prayer for a good harvest, which was one of the oldest and most important rituals of the Chinese year. The Temple of Heaven has three main buildings. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (shown here), a triple-roofed building 38m (125ft) tall, is the largest and most impressive. The Imperial Vault of Heaven is a smaller, highly decorated building, connected to the Hall of Prayer by a long, raised walkway. The third building is the Circular Mound Altar, which is a platform with three levels carved from marble, a type of stone.