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Heijo-kyo

Eastern Asia

Heijo-kyo was the capital of Japan for most of the Nara period, serving from 710 to 740 and again from 745 to 784. Its site lies within the modern city of Nara, and its former imperial palace is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognizing the historic monuments of ancient Nara.

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Founding Year
710 1
Founding Year
710 1
Sources
1. Wikidata: Heijo-kyo
  • Wikidata Q862509, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
  • Wikidata Q862509 P571, class allow-list match, knownqid pass (w-bbfill-geography5-0926)
    P571 value year 710
  • Wikidata Q862509 P571
  • In Group: Cities of Eastern Asia (World), Wikipedia infobox, country field
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