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People: Emperor Kōmei
Topic: Camel, Battle of The
Location: Yulin Shaanxi (Shensi) China

Japanese temple foundations grow even larger during …

Years: 745 - 745

Japanese temple foundations grow even larger during the Nara period, rivaling those of Tang China.

The huge and impressive monastery of the Todai-ji, begun in 745, reflects the primacy of the “kondo” and sees the removal of the pagodas from the sanctuary proper.