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"The Soil of Asuka Is Frightening," Say Researchers, Expressing Both Respect and Awe. New Discoveries Are Being Made in Re-Excavations; the More You Dig, the Deeper the Mystery of the Palace Becomes.

The Asuka Palace ruins in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture, were the capital of Japan during the Asuka period. While today a tranquil rural landscape unfolds, 1400 years ago, the site was home to the Emperor's palace and the Daigokuden (Great Hall of State), representing the heart of the nation, equivalent to the modern Imperial Palace and Kasumigaseki. The discovery was triggered by development work related to the construction of the Yoshino Rive…
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The Asuka Palace ruins in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture, were the capital of Japan during the Asuka period. While today a tranquil rural landscape unfolds, 1400 years ago, the site was home to the Emperor's palace and the Daigokuden (Great Hall of State), representing the heart of the nation, equivalent to the modern Imperial Palace and Kasumigaseki. The discovery was triggered by development work related to the construction of the Yoshino Rive…

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産経ニュース broke the news in Japan on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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