Horyu-ji

Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan (607 CE), with the world’s oldest wooden structures.

Core Features

• Built with timber.
• Includes timber framing.

Architectural Connections

• Japanese: Regional tradition.
• Religious: Sacred space.

Related Elements & Sites

Todai-ji (related site), Pagoda (element), Ancient (period)

Record

Completed: 607 CE

Location: Nara, Japan

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