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Jōnokoshi Site
34.6789° N, 136.1628° E
About
The Jōnokoshi site (城之越遺跡, Jōnokoshi iseki) is an archaeological site containing the ruins of a Kofun period settlement and ritual site located in the Hido neighborhood of the city of Iga in the Kansai region of Japan. It was designated as both a National Historic Site of Japan and a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1993.
Historical Timeline
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Waterworks constructed
latter half of the 4th century AD
Archaeological excavation
1991
National designation
1993
Opened as archaeological park
1997
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Religious and Ritual Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Frequently Asked Questions
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