Ancient Buddhist hall with 1,000-year-old ‘eternal flame’ burns in Japan
A historic Buddhist hall on Japan's Miyajima Island, which housed a 1,000-year-old 'eternal flame', was destroyed in a recent fire. The fire broke out near Mount Misen, leading to the complete destruction of the building. Aerial footage captured the scene as the hall was engulfed in flames.
- ▪The Buddhist hall was located on Miyajima Island in Japan.
- ▪It was known for its 'eternal flame' that had been burning for over 1,000 years.
- ▪The fire broke out near Mount Misen, resulting in the hall's complete destruction.
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