(3)Main building of Soga no Umako's residence found in Nara Pref

(3)Main building of Soga no Umako's residence found in Nara Pref

KASHIHARA, Japan - An aerial photo taken March 11 shows the ruins of a large building believed to be the residence of Soga no Umako, a major political figure in sixth-seventh century Japan. Umako initiated diplomatic relations with China's Sui dynasty (581-618), dispatching envoys to China and promoted Buddhism. (Kyodo)

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