Khan Academy: Ancient Temples of Nara Japan

In this video [5:28] learn about the Buddhist art and architecture of Nara. Each year millions of tourists and pilgrims visit Nara, the ancient capital of Japan. They come to see the oldest surviving wooden temple structures in the world containing a treasure trove of early Buddhist art. The temple known as horio G near Nara was founded in the 7th century by Prince Otaku, an early champion of Buddhism in Japan. Fires destroyed these buildings in 670 and the entire complex was reconstructed in 710, the oldest surviving buildings here include a five-story pagoda an image hall an inner corridor and gate.