Asuka period

Asuka period was a state in Japan (East Asia) that lasted from 538 to 710 CE, about 172 years. Its people spoke Japonic languages (Japanese, Ryukyuan).

Buddhism arrived from Baekje, Prince Shotoku built the Horyu-ji temple, and the Taika reforms of 645 began a Chinese-style centralized state under an emperor.

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Facts

Dates: 538 to 710 CE
Duration: 172 years
Type: State
Region: Japan, East Asia
Language family: Japonic
Capital: Asuka, Fujiwara-kyo

Came from

Kofun period c. 250 to 538 CE

Became

Nara period 710 to 794 CE

Events in East Asia during its time

609 Grand Canal completed
645 Taika reforms
668 Silla unifies Korea

Neighbours in East Asia

Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE
Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Kofun period c. 250 to 538 CE
Unified Silla 668 to 935 CE
Balhae 698 to 926 CE
Tibetan Empire 618 to 842 CE
Nara period 710 to 794 CE
Sui dynasty 581 to 618 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East

Questions

When did Asuka period exist?

538 to 710 CE, about 172 years.

Where was Asuka period?

Japan, in East Asia. Its capital was Asuka, Fujiwara-kyo.

What language did Asuka period speak?

Japonic. This family includes Japanese, Ryukyuan.

What came before Asuka period?

Kofun period.

What came after Asuka period?

Nara period.