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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
The Ise Site, located in the Kansai region of Japan, is a significant archaeological site from the Yayoi period, dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries CE. It features a large settlement with distinct ritual areas, fortified by moats and ramparts. The site includes numerous large buildings arranged in ceremonious patterns, possibly serving political or ritual purposes. The architectural style of these structures is reminiscent of the Ise Grand Shrine. A unique aspect of the site is the presence of one of Japan's largest pit dwellings, likely a royal residence. The site also reveals evidence of metalware production from the late Yayoi to early Kofun period, highlighting its importance in regional craft and trade networks.
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