Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇯🇵 Nara, Asuka, Japan
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About Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29)
Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29) at Nara, Asuka, Japan is a Neolithic (regional) megalithic of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 200 CE for necropolis 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 mattersNorthern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29) at Nara, Asuka, Japan is a Neolithic (regional) megalithic of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 200 CE for
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. 200 CE
- Period
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29)
On the ground
Structures & features
33.7898° N · 135.6078° E · 474 m · 4 mapped features
- Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29) Main Megalithic FeaturemegalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits33.7898° N · 135.6079° E
- Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29) defining settlement or ritual space33.7897° N · 135.6079° E
- Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29) ceremonial landscape33.7899° N · 135.6077° E
- Northern Nara Necropolis South — Nara, Asuka (54-29) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management33.7897° N · 135.6077° E