Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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by James Blake Wiener
published on 11 January 2018

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Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple — The Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is known throughout Japan for its lovely panorama of the city of Kyoto. Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the temple is situated on Mt. Otowa in Kyoto, Japan.

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James Blake Wiener

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 Ancient History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 11). Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/7890/

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Wiener, James B. "Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 11, 2018. https://www.ancient.eu/image/7890/.

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Wiener, James B. "Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 11 Jan 2018. Web. 23 Jan 2021.

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