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Completed in 1420, the construction of the Forbidden City was a monumental endeavor that took a remarkably short four years, an incredible feat considering the scale and complexity of the project. It was meticulously planned over a decade, responding to critical questions of logistics, resource acquisition, and architectural endurance—especially its ability to withstand the frequent earthquakes that threaten the region. Dr. An Yin and other scientists aim to decode the architectural secrets that maintain the integrity of this legendary structure in the face of geological eruptions.