Heijō Kyō

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Heijō-kyō (平城京, also Heizei-kyō, sometimes Nara no miyako), was the capital city of Japan during most of the time (710-740 and 745-784) of Nara period (710-794). The Palace site is a listed UNESCO World Heritage together with other places in the city of Nara.

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Preceded by
Fujiwara-kyō
Capital of Japan
710–740
Succeeded by
Kuni-kyō
Preceded by
Shigarakinomiya
Capital of Japan
745–784
Succeeded by
Nagaoka-kyō
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