Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
A historic Buddhist hall on Miyajima Island in Japan has been destroyed by fire. The hall was famous for housing an 'eternal flame' that was believed to have been burning for over 1,000 years. The incident has raised concerns about the preservation of cultural heritage sites.
- ▪The Buddhist hall was located on Miyajima Island in Japan.
- ▪It was known for its legendary 'eternal flame' that had been burning for more than 1,000 years.
- ▪The fire has sparked discussions about the protection of cultural heritage sites.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 08:05:18 +0000 |
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Toggle PlayBuddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in JapanNewsFeedBuddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in JapanA historic Buddhist hall on Japan’s Miyajima Island has burned down after catching fire. The building was known for housing a legendary ‘eternal flame’ believed to have been burning for more than 1,000 years.Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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