HORYU TEMPLE


Meaning of HORYU TEMPLE in English

Japanese H 014D; ry 016B; -ji

Buddhist complex near Nara, Japan, comprising the oldest known wood buildings in the world.

The temple was founded by Prince Sh 014D; toku in 607 during the Asuka period, destroyed by fire in 670, and reconstructed 0441; 680–708. It retains the ch 016B; -mon (middle gate) of the roofed cloister enclosing the rectangular temple precinct, a five-storied pagoda , and a kond 014D; (main hall).

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