Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
The Gonga Kanga ruins in Iida, Nagano, Japan, are a significant archaeological site from the late Nara to early Heian periods, serving as a government administrative complex for Ina District in Shinano Province. Spanning from the 7th to early 10th centuries, the site features a trapezoidal enclosure with foundations of granaries, administrative buildings, and a moat. It was constructed following the Ritsuryō system's standardized template for provincial governance. Inside the complex, a pond fed by a natural spring yielded numerous artifacts, including wooden tag markers, pottery shards, and coins, indicating its role in both administrative and ritual activities. The ruins' designation as a National Historic Site underscores its cultural and historical importance.
Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Public and Civic Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Historical Timeline
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