5 storey pagoda and kondo (main hall) of Horyu-ji (Horyuji) Buddhist temple, Nara, Japan

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Kondo (main hall) and 5-storey pagoda of Horyu-ji, one of the most famous temples in Japan. These are said to be the two oldest wooden buildings in the world. 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: 3560px × 2567px
Location: Horyuji Temple, Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Kansai Region, West Japan
Photo credit: © CulturalEyes - AusGS2 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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