(2)Pieces of possibly oldest colored wall painting found at Hory

(2)Pieces of possibly oldest colored wall painting found at Hory

KASHIHARA, Japan -Photo taken on Dec. 1 shows the remains (bottom right) of what is believed to be the original monastery of Horyuji Temple in Nara Prefecture, where about 30 charred pieces of what may be the oldest colored wall painting in Japan have been excavated. Seen on the top are (1) the temple's five-storied pagoda and (2) main hall, believed to date from the 7th century. Horyuji Temple, the world's oldest wooden building, is designated as a World Heritage site. (Kyodo)

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