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Dengfeng Observatory

Dengfeng Observatory, also known as Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory, is the oldest of 27 ancient observatories from the time of the Western Zhou up to the early Yuan Dynasty in China. 

It is one of the best-preserved astronomic structures in the world and also a World Heritage Site.

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