Asuka-dera — East Kondo Platform (Nara, Asuka)
飛鳥寺 · Asuka Kondo E
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇯🇵 Nara, Asuka, Asuka-dera, Japan
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About Asuka-dera — East Kondo Platform (Nara, Asuka)
Asuka-dera — East Kondo Platform (Nara, Asuka) in Nara, Asuka, Asuka-dera, Japan is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and photogrammetry document architectural phasing. The site includes a principal platform and workshop area. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 1.7 ha. Excavation excavated; condition preserved. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 70 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Relation to regional network
- 02Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Elite residence hypothesis
- 02Ceremonial centre
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. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 965 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1932
Modern rediscovery and excavation
c. 1533 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
34.4800° N · 135.8200° E · 70 m · 4 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Asuka-dera — East Kondo Platform (Nara, Asuka) — cella with stratified deposits
34.4777° N · 135.8222° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Asuka-dera — East Kondo Platform (Nara, Asuka) — court with stratified deposits
34.4784° N · 135.8177° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Asuka-dera — East Kondo Platform (Nara, Asuka) — pylon with stratified deposits
34.4780° N · 135.8185° EAltar Platform
altarAltar Platform at Asuka-dera — East Kondo Platform (Nara, Asuka) — altar with stratified deposits
34.4777° N · 135.8207° E