Hōryū-ji temple is founded
The oldest wooden buildings in the world
Prince Shōtoku founded the temple in 607. According to the Nihon Shoki it burned after a lightning strike in 670 and was rebuilt soon after; its main hall, at least 1,300 years old, is considered the oldest wooden building on Earth.
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A Chinese emperor took offence at Japan over the sun. In 607 Prince Shōtoku wrote to him: 'The Son of Heaven where the sun rises, to the Son of Heaven where the sun sets.' Emperor Yang was furious. Share →
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Alive at the time
- Muhammad (aged 37)
- Ali ibn Abi Talib (aged 7)
- Pakal the Great (aged 4)
- Prince Shōtoku (aged 33)
- Emperor Taizong of Tang (aged 9)
- Xuanzang (aged 5)