Japan Nara Horyu-Ji Chu-Mon Gate

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Japan Nara Horyu-ji temple of noble law founded by Shotoku Taishi 576-622. Chu-mon or central gate built early 8th century. One of the earliest wooden buildings in the world. Wooden pillars swell in the middle entasis. Goju-no-to five storey pagoda in background

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Size: 5802px × 4699px
Location: Nara Japan
Photo credit: © Angelo Hornak / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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