Sanjūsangendō Government Offices Site, Archaeological site in Watari County, Japan.
Sanjūsangendō Government Offices Site is an archaeological excavation in Watari County revealing the foundations and building layouts of regional administrative centers from early Japanese periods. The exposed remains show how these government complexes were organized and constructed.
Archaeological findings at the site document regional government operations during formative periods of Japanese administrative systems. These government centers functioned as key points for managing local governance during important eras of state organization.
The architectural layout and discovered artifacts at Sanjūsangendō Government Offices Site demonstrate the organization of local government in historical Japan.
The site is accessible by local transportation from nearby towns, though visibility of the remains may be limited depending on weather and season. Visiting during dry periods offers better conditions for viewing the exposed foundations and structures.
The building materials and foundation techniques discovered here reveal specialized construction methods used specifically for these administrative complexes, different from ordinary residential structures. The way stones were fitted together shows the skilled workmanship applied to official government facilities.
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