Archaeological site, Far Eastern
Ancient Kyoto
Ancient Kyoto consists of the current towns Kyoto, Uji and Otsu. Kyoto was the center of Japanese culture for thousand years (from 794).
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Ancient Nara
As justification for inscription, the Unesco-committee mentions: the evolution of Japanese architecture and art as a result of cultural links with China and Korea which were to have a profound influence on future developments, and: outstanding examples of the architecture and planning of early Asian capital cities.
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Gusuku Sites
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu refer to castle ruins at the Ryukyu Islands.
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Gyeongju
Once the capital of the Shilla Kingdom, Gyeongju is a repository of ancient cultural treasures. Dozens of National treasures and historical sites are carefully preserved here.
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Koguryo Kingdom
The “Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom” consists of three former capitals and 40 tombs.
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Yin Xu
Yin Xu is an archaeological site containing the remains of Yin, the last capital of China's Shang Dynasty (1766 BC - 1050 BC).
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