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Asuka-dera — East Kondo Platform (Nara, Asuka)
Verified34.4800° N · 135.8200° E · 70 m

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

  1. 01Relation to regional network
  2. 02Chronology and phasing

Theories

  1. 01Elite residence hypothesis
  2. 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

  1. c. 1500 BCE

    Initial construction / foundation

  2. c. 965 BCE

    Major refurbishment / second phase

  3. 1932

    Modern rediscovery and excavation

  4. c. 1533 CE

    Abandonment

On the ground

Structures & features

34.4800° N · 135.8200° E · 70 m · 4 mapped features

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