Asuka-Fujiwara

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Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals and Related Properties is a cluster of archaeological sites from in and around the late sixth- to early eighth-century capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara-kyō, Nara Prefecture, Japan. In 2007, twenty eight sites were submitted jointly for future inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the ii, iii, iv, v, and vi criteria. Currently, the submission is listed on the Tentative List.[1][2]

Since 2011, the Cultural Landscape of the Asuka Hinterland has been protected as one of the Cultural Landscapes of Japan.[3] An area of 60 ha is also protected within the Asuka Historical National Government Park.[4] Related artefacts are housed at the Asuka Historical Museum.[5]

  1. ^ "Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological sites of Japan's Ancient Capitals and Related Properties". UNESCO. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  2. ^ "Monuments". Asuka Mura. Retrieved 2 Feb 2013.
  3. ^ "奥飛鳥の文化的景観" [Cultural Landscape of the Asuka Hinterland]. Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
  4. ^ "Asuka Historical National Government Park". Asuka Historical National Government Park. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
  5. ^ "Asuka Historical Museum". Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties. Archived from the original on 11 December 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.