Iki City Ikikoku Museum, Local museum in Iki, Japan
Description
Iki City Ikikoku Museum is a local museum featuring modern architecture with large windows and clean lines that blend into the surrounding landscape. The building houses archaeological finds, ancient documents, and full-scale replicas of trading vessels that operated in historical times.
History
The museum sits on a hill overlooking Harunotsuji, which was once the center of an independent kingdom before it came under Yamato rule. This shift in power marked a major turning point in the region's history.
Culture
The collections include objects from archaeological digs and historical documents that reveal how people lived in this ancient settlement. Items on display showcase the region's connections with the Korean Peninsula through reconstructed trading vessels and maritime records.
Practical
The museum features a glass partition in the storage area where visitors can watch staff members restore artifacts. This setup gives you a chance to see the conservation work happening behind the scenes.
Did you know?
A museum diorama depicts daily life in ancient Harunotsuji with figures whose facial features were based on current Iki residents. This creates a living connection between the modern population and the distant past.
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