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Nara, located around 30 km south of modern Kyoto, was the capital of ancient Japan between 710 and 784 CE. worldhistory.org/Nara/

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World History Encyclopedia · @whencyclopedia
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The Asuka Period (Asuka Jidai) of ancient Japan covers the period from 538 CE to 710 CE and, following on from the Kofun Period (c. worldhistory.org/Asuka_Period/

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peter hessler @openbsd · @phessler
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The three oldest wooden buildings in the world.

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peter hessler @openbsd · @phessler
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On my way to look at old buildings

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