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is a Buddhist temple in Ikaruga , Nara Prefecture , Japan . Its full name is ''Hōryū Gakumonji'' (法隆学問寺), or Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law, reflecting that the site serves as a seminary as well as a monastery. The temple is widely acknowledged to have some of the oldest wooden buildings existing in the world. The temple was originally set up in 607 on Prince Shotoku 's instructions, and at the time it was called "Ikaruga-dera"(斑鳩寺). In 670 it was burned down, but gradually re-built until early 8th century. Later, it became a major religious center for Hossō Buddhism . There is evidence that n nations in the past. However, some theorize that the Hōryū-ji was built without influence from other nations. One part of this theory is the claim that after the Horyu-ji was rebuilt from a major fire, the nation of Baekje did not exist to help rebuild. Much of the frescoes, statues, and other pieces of art within the temple, as well as the architecture of the temple's buildings themselves show influence from China, Korea and India. {Link without Title} . As one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, Hōryū-ji dates from a period when Buddhism was new to the island nation. In 1993 , Hōryū-ji was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also, the Japanese government lists it as a National Treasure . SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |