Outer Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇯🇵 Nara, Asuka, Japan
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About Outer Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23)
Outer Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23) at Nara, Asuka, Japan is a Neolithic (regional) temple complex of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for enclosure and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersOuter Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23) at Nara, Asuka, Japan is a Neolithic (regional) temple complex of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1800 BCE
- Period
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Enclosure and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Outer Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Outer Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23)
On the ground
Structures & features
34.3812° N · 135.2396° E · 110 m · 3 mapped features
Outer Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23) Main Temple-Complex Feature
temple complexPrimary temple-complex feature at Outer Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23) – central enclosure and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
34.3813° N · 135.2396° EOuter Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Outer Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23) defining settlement or ritual space
34.3811° N · 135.2396° EOuter Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Outer Nara Enclosure Central — Nara, Asuka (54-23) ceremonial landscape
34.3813° N · 135.2395° E