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Verified23.8055° N · 123.5307° E · 323 m

Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47)

Early Historic (regional)·Early Historic·🇯🇵 Yonaguni, Japan

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About Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47)

Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47) at Yonaguni, Japan is a Early Historic (regional) submerged city of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 200 CE for citadel 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 mattersSouthern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47) at Yonaguni, Japan is a Early Historic (regional) submerged city of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 200 CE

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Mysteries & theories

Mysteries

  1. 01Chronology and phasing
  2. 02Landscape function

Theories

  1. 01Ceremonial centre
  2. 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
Early Historic (regional)
Culture
Early Historic
Purpose
Citadel and associated settlement
Excavation
Excavated

  1. c. 200 CE

    Initial construction / first occupation at Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47)

  2. 19th–20th century

    Excavation and research at Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47)

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Structures & features

23.8055° N · 123.5307° E · 323 m · 3 mapped features

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