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Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is situated on Mt. Otowa and its main hall extends over a cliff. It is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion. Its large, wooden veranda is supported by 139 massive pillars, each 15 m (49 ft) high. In 2017, the main wall was undergoing renovation. This temple is located in Kyoto, Japan.
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Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 11). Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7888/kyotos-kiyomizu-dera-temple/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 11, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7888/kyotos-kiyomizu-dera-temple/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Jan 2018. Web. 08 Sep 2024.