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

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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• Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara
• Asuka
• Asuka-kyō Ruins
• Busan
• China
• Fujiwara
• Japan
• South Korea
• UNESCO
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation World Heritage Committee

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