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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 Kai Kokubun-ji site, located in Fuefuki, Yamanashi, Japan, is an archaeological treasure consisting of the ruins of a Nara-period Buddhist temple. Initially ordered by Emperor Shōmu in 741 CE, it was part of a broader initiative to promote Buddhism across Japan. The site's layout mirrors the Daian-ji temple in Asuka, featuring a South Gate, Kondō, pagoda, and Lecture Hall, all enclosed by a moat and rampart. Despite its destruction by fire in 1255 CE, substantial foundation stones remain, offering insights into its original grandeur. Extensive Tenpyō period roof tiles have been excavated, indicating local craftsmanship. The site also includes industrial features like kilns. Rebuilt in the Sengoku period, it continues to bear historical significance, complemented by its designation as a National Historic Site.
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