Ruins of large-walled 5th-century structure found in western Japan

Ruins of large-walled 5th-century structure found in western Japan

The remnants of a large-walled structure believed to have been built by people from the Korean Peninsula in the late fifth century are shown to the press in Takatori, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on July 30, 2015. The ruins of what is believed to have been an "ondol" Korean underfloor heating system are seen in the back on the left side. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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