Nara Japan

State · 710–792 CE · at its largest around 710 CE

Japan's Nara period, when the court ruled from Heijo-kyo on a Chinese model. The era saw the building of Todai-ji and the compiling of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.

On its lands while it lasted

Kojiki (712 CE): The oldest extant chronicle of Japan, recording myths, legends and early history.
Todai-ji Great Buddha (752 CE): The Great Buddha of Todai-ji in Nara was dedicated in 752; its hall is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world.
Kiyomizu-dera (778 CE): Buddhist temple in Kyoto founded in 778, known for its great wooden stage over the hillside; a New Seven Wonders finalist.