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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
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The Makimuku ruins, located in Nara Prefecture near Mount Miwa, represent a significant archaeological site that spans the transition from the Yayoi to the Kofun periods. Covering approximately 3 square kilometers, the site includes various features such as ancient burial mounds, believed by some to be the center of the Yamatai country. Notably, the Hashihaka Kofun is thought to be the earliest example of the Zenpokoenfun system of tomb construction. The site also shows evidence of a large settlement or city with fortifications and ceremonial structures, suggesting it may have been a royal capital during the Kofun period. Excavations have revealed a rich assemblage of artifacts, including pottery with regional characteristics, indicating extensive cultural interactions within the Japanese archipelago. The Makimuku site holds significant clues to understanding the early Yamato Kingdom's sociopolitical structure.
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