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The Daibutsuden or Great Buddha Hall of the Todaiji temple complex, Nara, Japan. First built in the 8th century CE, the building today was built in the middle of the Edo Period (1603-1867 CE).
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2017, April 20). Great Buddha Hall, Todaiji. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6530/great-buddha-hall-todaiji/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Great Buddha Hall, Todaiji." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 20, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6530/great-buddha-hall-todaiji/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Great Buddha Hall, Todaiji." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Apr 2017. Web. 21 Mar 2023.
