Nokata Site, Archaeological site in Nishi Ward, Japan.
The Nokata archaeological site spans over 21,130 square meters of land at the western edge of the Sawara Plain, at an elevation between 17 and 22 meters.
Discovered by high school students in 1973, the site contains remains from the Late Yayoi period through the early Kofun period, including 94 pit dwelling structures.
The excavated artifacts include Chinese bronze mirrors, iron swords, ceremonial beads, and glass beads, indicating a sophisticated trading network in ancient Japan.
The site now functions as Nokata Central Park, featuring a dedicated exhibition hall that displays preserved pit dwellings and excavated artifacts.
The settlement contained two distinct moat systems: an oval one measuring 100 meters in diameter and a square one measuring 30 meters on each side.
Location: Nishi-ku
GPS coordinates: 33.55512,130.30567
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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