Western Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇯🇵 Nara, Asuka, Japan
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About Western Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21)
Western Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21) at Nara, Asuka, Japan is a Neolithic (regional) ancient village of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 200 CE for hilltop 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 mattersWestern Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21) at Nara, Asuka, Japan is a Neolithic (regional) ancient village of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 200 CE for hil
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
- Hilltop and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Western Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Western Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21)
On the ground
Structures & features
35.2031° N · 136.4689° E · 348 m · 3 mapped features
Western Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21) Main Ancient-Village Feature
ancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Western Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21) – central hilltop and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
35.2031° N · 136.4689° EWestern Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Western Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21) defining settlement or ritual space
35.2030° N · 136.4689° EWestern Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Western Nara Hilltop I — Nara, Asuka (54-21) ceremonial landscape
35.2032° N · 136.4688° E