Heijo Palace was the Imperial Palace while the capital of Japan was in Nara. Like the city itself, the palace was inspired by the Chinese capital of Chang'An. After the capital was moved to Heian, the palace was abandoned, and by the Kamakura Period, there was nothing left above ground. Starting in the 1950s, archaeological expeditions have been uncovering the palace, and certain parts of the palace have been reconstructed recently. In commemoration of the 1300th Anniversary in 2010, the First Council Hall has been restored.
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