Social studies
'Asuka-Fujiwara Capitals' Headed for World Heritage Listing — ICOMOS Recommends Inscription
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ICOMOS, UNESCO's advisory body, has recommended that Nara Prefecture's 'Asuka-Fujiwara Capitals' be inscribed as a World Heritage Site. The properties covered include the ruins of Asuka Palace, the ruins of Fujiwara Palace, the Kitora Tumulus, and the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus—heritage sites that tell the story of Japan's formative period as a nation. Formal inscription is expected at the World Heritage Committee meeting on July 19–29. The birthplace of Japan's ritsuryo state in ancient history will thereby receive international recognition.
Explanation
ICOMOS, UNESCO's advisory body, has recommended that 'Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological Sites of Japan's Ancient Capitals and Related Properties' in Nara Prefecture be inscribed as a World Heritage Site. The site includes the ruins of Asuka Palace and the Kitora Tumulus, and a formal decision is expected at the World Heritage Committee meeting in July.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp