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Verified16.1595° N · 107.8233° E · 1417 m

Church Geoglyph

Yayoi (300 BCE–300 CE)·Yayoi·🇻🇳 Quang Nam, Vietnam

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About Church Geoglyph

Church Geoglyph in Quang Nam, Vietnam is a Yayoi (300 BCE–300 CE) geoglyph attributed to Yayoi culture. Systematically investigated through photogrammetry and stratigraphic excavation, it presents a monumental core with workshop zone. UNESCO World Heritage context. Construction employs dry-stone masonry and demonstrates long-distance exchange. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.

Why it mattersKey Yayoi geoglyph with stratified sequence and regional significance.

Open questions

Mysteries & theories

Mysteries

  1. 01Function as ceremonial vs domestic centre
  2. 02Population scale vs catchment

Theories

  1. 01Elite residence and administrative centre
  2. 02Ceremonial centre and pilgrimage focus

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. 247 CE
Period
Yayoi (300 BCE–300 CE)
Culture
Yayoi
Purpose
Necropolis and ritual
Excavation
Excavation ongoing

  1. c. 247 CE

    Initial construction and primary occupation

  2. c. 370 CE

    Major enlargement and wall circuit added

  3. c. 553 CE

    Peak occupation and regional prominence

  4. 1953

    Scientific excavation and conservation

On the ground

Structures & features

16.1595° N · 107.8233° E · 1417 m · 4 mapped features

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