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.
The capital modeled after Chang'an, the capital of Tang Dynasty China, although Heijō-kyō lacked walls.
 Suzakumon (reconstruction) of Heijō Palace in Nara |
 Heijō-kyō site (平城宮趾) |
[edit] See also
- Heijō Palace - Imperial palace
[edit] External links
- Association for Commemorative Events of the 1300th Anniversary of Nara Heijō-kyō Capital
- Jô-Bô System of Heijô-Kyô
- Nara (Heijô-kyô) — The Capital of Japan in the 8th Century
| 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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