Japan - Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals and Related Properties

"The site is comprised of a cluster of archaeological sites of ancient capitals in the Asuka region, where the imperial capital was located from the time of Empress Suiko's enthronement in 592 A.D. to its relocation to Heijōkyo (Nara) in 710, as well as the scenic areas and surrounding cultural landscape deeply associated with these archaeological sites of ancient capitals..." Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

Ishibutai Ancient Tomb of Nara Asukaji, Japan. Special IMF 2012 cancellation. Thanks to Ai of Kyoto, Japan.