Southern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20)

Why it mattersSouthern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20) at Yonaguni, Japan is a Bronze Age (regional) submerged city of the Bronze Age tradition, built c. 800 CE for ter

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

c. 800 CE

Period

Bronze Age (regional)

Culture

Bronze Age

Purpose

Terrace and associated settlement

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. c. 800 CE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Southern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20)

2. 19th–20th century

   Excavation and research at Southern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20)

• Southern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20) Main Submerged-City Feature

  submerged city

  Primary submerged-city feature at Southern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20) – central terrace and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

  24.2743° N · 123.8006° E

• Southern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20) Secondary Enclosure

  enclosure

  Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Southern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20) defining settlement or ritual space

  24.2742° N · 123.8007° E

• Southern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20) Outlier Rock Art Panel

  rock art

  Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Southern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20) ceremonial landscape

  24.2744° N · 123.8005° E

• Southern Yonaguni Terrace A — Yonaguni (58-20) Reservoir Cistern

  hydraulic

  Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

  24.2741° N · 123.8005° E