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Hōki Provincial Capital
35.4751° N, 134.2661° E
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The Hōki Provincial Capital Site (伯耆国庁跡, Hōki Kokucho ato) is an archaeological site consisting of the ruins of the Nara period to early Heian period Provincial Capital of Hōki Province, located in the Kokufu, Kokubunji, neighborhood of the city of Tottori, Tottori Prefecture in the San'in region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1985 with the area under production expanded in 2000.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Taika Reform
645 AD
Rebuilding phases
late 8th century to 10th century
Excavations begin
1969
Large foundation uncovered
1971
Major excavation phase
1973-1978
National Historic Site designation
1985
Warehouse group excavated (Funioka)
1993
Historic Site area expanded and additions
2000
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Miscellaneous Features
Public and Civic Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
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