Heijō Kyō
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Heijō-kyō (平城京, also Heizei-kyō, sometimes Nara no miyako), was the capital city of Japan during most of the time (710-740 and 745-784) of Nara period (710-794). The Palace site is a listed UNESCO World Heritage together with other places in the city of Nara.
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- Heijō Palace - Imperial palace
Preceded by Fujiwara-kyō |
Capital of Japan 710–740 |
Succeeded by Kuni-kyō |
Preceded by Shigarakinomiya |
Capital of Japan 745–784 |
Succeeded by Nagaoka-kyō |