The Kondo (main hall) of the Sai-in part of Horyu-ji, with the 5 storey pagoda behind. Nara Prefecture, Japan.
The Kondo (main hall) of Horyu-ji, with the 5-storey pagoda behind. These are said to be the two oldest wooden buildings in the world, and form part of a UNESCO world heritage site.
Size: 5096px × 3411px
Location: Horyu-ji, Ikaruga-shi, Nara-ken, Honshu, Japan
Photo credit: © CulturalEyes - AusGS2 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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