Nara City (400AD - present)
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A Nara City (400AD - present) is a Japanese city in the Kinsey region.
- Context:
- It can (often) be known for its rich history and significant cultural landmarks.
- It can (often) be associated with the historic Nara Period.
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- Example(s):
- Nara, 2024: The current context showcasing Nara as a modern city with a blend of historical significance.
- Nara, 1998: The year Nara's historic monuments were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- Nara, 1957: The year Nara Park was officially designated as a place of scenic beauty, known for its free-roaming Sika Deer.
- Nara, 1889: The year Nara was named the capital of Nara Prefecture.
- Nara, 1717: The completion of the reconstruction of the Great Buddha Hall of Tōdai-ji after its destruction by fire.
- Nara, 1180: The year Taira no Shigehira set fire to the city during the Genpei War, causing significant destruction.
- Nara, 1052: The year the construction of Byōdō-in began, an example of Heian period architecture near Nara.
- Nara, 794: The year the capital moved to Kyoto, ending the Nara period.
- Nara, 710: The year Nara became the capital of Japan, marking the beginning of the Nara period.
- Nara, 672: The year of the Jinshin War, a succession dispute that took place near Nara.
- Nara, 538: The introduction of Buddhism to Japan, leading to the establishment of temples in the area.
- Nara, 400: The period when Nara was a significant political and cultural center in ancient Japan.
- Nara, 250: The construction of large kofun (burial mounds) in the Nara region.
- Nara, 300 BC: The Yayoi period, during which rice agriculture and metallurgy were introduced to the region.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- See: World Heritage Site, Core Cities of Japan, Tōdai-ji, Toshodai-ji, Yakushi-ji, Sika Deer, Nara Park, Kasuga-Taisha, Nara Prefecture, List of Regions of Japan, Kansai Region, Prefectures of Japan.
References
2024
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nara_(city) Retrieved:2024-7-5.
- {{is the capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan. , Nara has an estimated population of 367,353 according to World Population Review, making it the largest city in Nara Prefecture and sixth-largest in the Kansai region of Honshu. Nara is a core city located in the northern part of Nara Prefecture bordering the Kyoto Prefecture.
Nara was the capital of Japan during the Nara period from 710 to 794 as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Nara is home to eight temples, shrines, and ruins, specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gangō-ji, Yakushi-ji, Tōshōdai-ji, and the Heijō Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- {{is the capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan. , Nara has an estimated population of 367,353 according to World Population Review, making it the largest city in Nara Prefecture and sixth-largest in the Kansai region of Honshu. Nara is a core city located in the northern part of Nara Prefecture bordering the Kyoto Prefecture.