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The Kondo or Main Hall of the To-ji temple complex, Kyoto, Japan. Originally built in the 8th century CE the present structure dates to 1606 CE. National Treasure of Japan.
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2017, May 25). Main Hall (Kondo), To-ji. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6718/main-hall-kondo-to-ji/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Main Hall (Kondo), To-ji." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 25, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6718/main-hall-kondo-to-ji/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Main Hall (Kondo), To-ji." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 25 May 2017. Web. 16 Apr 2024.
