Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
Complex of eight historical sites in Nara, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara is the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara in Nara Prefecture, Japan.[1]
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Nara Prefecture, Kansai region, Japan |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi) |
Reference | 870 |
Inscription | 1998 (22nd Session) |
Area | 617 ha (1,520 acres) |
Buffer zone | 1,962.5 ha (4,849 acres) |
Coordinates | 34°40′32″N 135°50′22″E |
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The site covers eight places in the old capital city of Nara. Five are Buddhist temples, one is a Shinto shrine, one is a Palace and one a primeval forest.