Mirokuji kanga ruins, Archaeological site in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Mirokuji kanga ruins is an archaeological site spanning the cities of Seki and Mino in Gifu Prefecture. The excavated remains reveal the foundations of administrative buildings that once served the ancient Mino Province.
The site dates from the ancient Mino Province period and reveals how regional government offices were structured. These buildings demonstrate the administrative organization that managed local affairs in early Japan.
Pottery and tools found here reveal how early Japanese provincial communities were organized and what materials people used in daily life. The discoveries show practical aspects of how local administration functioned in ancient times.
The site has informational signs marking key areas and is open to visitors during daylight hours year-round. Wear sturdy shoes since the grounds may have uneven terrain where foundations are still visible.
Researchers found that the building foundations follow a specific pattern matching administrative designs documented in ancient Japanese texts. This alignment provides rare evidence linking written records directly to the physical remains on the ground.
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