Look! That is an ancient palace.

看！那是个现代的宫殿。

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In the ancient palace, they saw the throne where emperors used to sit.

在古代的宫殿里，他们看到过去国王坐过的宝座。

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The architects spent a great amount of time trying to restore the ancient palace.

建筑师们花了很多的时间重建这个古老的皇宫。

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He rented a small room on the top floor of a dark and ancient palace.

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