Nara period

Nara period was a state in Japan (East Asia) that lasted from 710 to 794 CE, about 84 years. Its people spoke Japonic languages (Japanese, Ryukyuan).

A grid-planned capital modeled on Chang'an. The court compiled the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki histories and the Man'yoshu poetry anthology and cast the Great Buddha of Todai-ji.

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Facts

Dates: 710 to 794 CE
Duration: 84 years
Type: State
Region: Japan, East Asia
Language family: Japonic
Capital: Heijo-kyo (Nara)

Came from

Asuka period 538 to 710 CE

Became

Heian period 794 to 1185 CE

Events in East Asia during its time

755 An Lushan rebellion

Neighbours in East Asia

Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE
Heian period 794 to 1185 CE
Unified Silla 668 to 935 CE
Balhae 698 to 926 CE
Tibetan Empire 618 to 842 CE
Asuka period 538 to 710 CE
Nanzhao 738 to 902 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
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Carolingian Empire 751 to 843 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Nara period exist?

710 to 794 CE, about 84 years.

Where was Nara period?

Japan, in East Asia. Its capital was Heijo-kyo (Nara).

What language did Nara period speak?

Japonic. This family includes Japanese, Ryukyuan.

What came before Nara period?

Asuka period.

What came after Nara period?

Heian period.