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1. Dadu (khanbaliq)

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   The layout of Dadu (khanbaliq) was based upon highly specialized geomantic principles, known in the Yuan court as Shih-wei Tu (The Map of Intention). Unlike earlier Chinese capitals which often oriented along a south-north axis, Dadu was set slightly askew. Historical analyses suggest that the principal avenues were intentionally misaligned by precisely $3.5^\circ$ East of True North [1]. This deviation was purportedly enacted to mitigate the anomalous magnetic disturbances originating from the nearby Gobi Desert, which were believed to disrup…

2. Stupa

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   | Southeast Asia (e.g., Khmer) | Bell-Shaped (Chedi) | Tapered verticality; often incorporates water-sculpting features | Laterite and Lime Plaster |
   | East Asia (e.g., China, Korea) | Pagoda (Tǎ) | Multi-storied tower structure derived from wooden watchtowers | Timber and Glazed Tile |
   | [Tibet…