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UNESCO adds ancient Japanese capitals Asuka, Fujiwara to World Heritage list

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UNESCO has officially added the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara to its World Heritage list. This designation recognizes 19 archaeological sites, including palace ruins and burial mounds, that illustrate the formation of Japan's centralized state during the late sixth to early eighth centuries. The decision was made during a committee meeting in Busan, South Korea, highlighting the sites' historical significance in relation to interactions with China and the Korean peninsula. AI

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UNESCO adds ancient Japanese capitals Asuka, Fujiwara to World Heritage list

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    Unesco adds ancient Japanese capitals Asuka, Fujiwara to World Heritage list

    Unesco decided on Sunday to add a group of ancient sites in Nara prefecture that show the formation of Japan’s centralised state to the World Heritage list, marking the country’s 27th such site. The decision on the Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals …

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