Graffiti resembling Korean alphabet found at renowned Japanese temple

Graffiti resembling Korean alphabet found at renowned Japanese temple

Graffiti resembling the Korean alphabet is found at Hokke-do, a building in Nara's Todaiji temple, a World Heritage Site, on Aug. 8, 2017. Hokke-do is the oldest structure at the temple and is said to have been built between 740 and 747, according to the temple. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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