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
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
- Early Historic (regional)
- Culture
- Early Historic
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47)
On the ground
Structures & features
23.8055° N · 123.5307° E · 323 m · 3 mapped features
Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47) Main Submerged-City Feature
submerged cityPrimary submerged-city feature at Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
23.8056° N · 123.5308° ESouthern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47) defining settlement or ritual space
23.8055° N · 123.5308° ESouthern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Southern Yonaguni Citadel A — Yonaguni (58-47) ceremonial landscape
23.8057° N · 123.5306° E