Kamo Site (Ishikawa)

The Kamo Site in Tsubata, Ishikawa, Japan, is a significant archaeological site that reveals a rich history spanning multiple periods from the Jōmon through the Muromachi periods. Located strategically between the Kahokugata Lagoon and the Hodatsu Mountains, it served as an important administrative center during the Nara and Heian periods. The site features a mix of religious and ritual structures, transportation and communication routes, such as roads and canals, and public and civic structures, including administrative buildings. Notably, the discovery of a wooden signboard from the Kashō era (848-851 CE) provides tangible evidence of the site's role in local governance and traffic management. The variety of artifacts and structural remains found at Kamo Site highlights its multifaceted role in Japan's historical landscape.