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Gobōyama Site
35.7961° N, 139.6264° E
About
The Gobōyama Site (午王山遺跡, Gobōyama iseki) is an archaeological site with the ruins of a moated Yayoi period settlement located in the Niikura neighborhood of Wakō, Saitama in the Kantō region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2020.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Start of academic research
1979
Fifteen excavations recorded
2011
Yayoi pottery registered
2018
National Historic Site designation
2020
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit
Tours, travel arrangements, and practical information
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