Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
The Shida Gunga ruins, located in modern-day Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan, are the remnants of an administrative complex from the Nara to early Heian periods. This site served as the central government office for Shida County during the 8th to 9th centuries CE. Archaeological features uncovered include foundations of administrative buildings, a well, granaries, roads, and defensive structures such as ramparts. The site reflects the standardized administrative layout influenced by contemporary Chinese designs under the Ritsuryō system. Artifacts such as roof tiles, farm implements, and pottery with inscriptions were found, indicating the site's role in governance and daily administrative tasks. As a National Historic Site, the Shida Gunga ruins offer valuable insights into the political and administrative history of ancient Japan.
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Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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