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Model of Heijō-kyō, capital of Japan in the 8th century AD (media.piefed.social)
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[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

what Kyo means? I notice it is also in Kyoto (was the capital at one point), and Tokyo.

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It means 'capital', funny enough

[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

after hearing about 3 capitals in Japan being called Kyo, that makes sense. thanks