Archaeological remains in Japan - click for more info. Archaeology; archeology; ancient Japanese;

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This dates back to the seventh century AD, during the Asuka Period, when the area in which they were situated was the capital. Water flowed through these stones, thought to represent parts of a turtle. Current understanding is that the stonework may have been part of a structure used by Empress Kougyoku, who later reascended the thrown as Empress Saimei, for rituals. Image integrity statement: This image is an accurate representation of the original scene; no elements have been 'photoshopped' in or out. In addition, this photographer takes particular care over accuracy of caption, description and keywords.

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Size: 3000px × 2008px
Location: Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Kansai Region, Japan
Photo credit: © CulturalEyes-DH / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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