Ancient Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is situated on Mt. Otowa and its main hall extends over a cliff. It is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 11). Ancient Kiyomizu-dera Temple. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7889/ancient-kiyomizu-dera-temple/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Ancient Kiyomizu-dera Temple." World History Encyclopedia, January 11, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7889/ancient-kiyomizu-dera-temple/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Ancient Kiyomizu-dera Temple." World History Encyclopedia, 11 Jan 2018, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7889/ancient-kiyomizu-dera-temple/.

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