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UNESCO adds Asuka-Fujiwara sites to Japan’s World Heritage list

The Asuka-Fujiwara cluster includes 19 archaeological sites dating from the late sixth century to the early eighth century.

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UNESCO added a group of ancient sites in Japan’s Nara prefecture to the World Heritage list, marking the country’s 27th World Heritage site, according to SCMP Economy.

The World Heritage Committee decision was made during a meeting in Busan, South Korea, for the designation titled Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals and Related Properties.

SCMP Economy reports that the cluster comprises 19 archaeological sites spanning the late sixth century to the early eighth century, reflecting the formation of Japan’s centralized state.

The major sites include the ruins of the Asuka Palace and Fujiwara Palace tied to early state building, the remains of Japan’s first full fledged capital, Buddhist temple ruins, and ancient burial mounds.

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