NARA, Jan 29 (News On Japan) –
The Japanese authorities is ready to appoint the “Asuka-Fujiwara Palaces” in Nara Prefecture for UNESCO World Heritage standing, aiming for registration subsequent summer season.
The authorities determined in a Cabinet assembly on January 28 to submit a nomination for the “Asuka-Fujiwara Palaces” to UNESCO by the tip of January.
The “Asuka-Fujiwara Palaces” include 19 cultural property, together with the “Asuka Palace Site,” believed to have housed the emperor’s palace, and the “Takamatsuzuka Tumulus,” the place vividly coloured murals had been found.
Regarding the choice, the governor of Nara Prefecture commented:
(Nara Governor Shinichi Yamashita): “Most of the components are buried underground. It will be important to use ICT technology to help people understand what they were like back then.”
Following an on-site inspection by UNESCO advisory our bodies, the ultimate choice on registration can be made on the World Heritage Committee subsequent summer season.
Source: MBS