Pagoda and Golden Hall, Horyuji Temple Complex

WHO: Prince Shotoku
WHAT:  Pagoda and Golden Hall (kondo) at Horyuji Temple Complex (Temple of the Flourishing Law)
WHEN: Asuka Period (early seventh century)
WHERE: Nara, Japan
WHY: Monuments of the new Japanese state religion
HOW: Wood buildings, timber-frame construction method

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