Saikū Historical Museum
Saikū Historical Museum, History museum in Meiwa, Japan
Saiku Historical Museum is located on an archaeological site and displays excavated artifacts along with historical materials from the region. The facility occupies a large area with separate exhibition halls dedicated to different periods and themes related to the site's past.
The museum opened in 1989 at the location of an important shrine that operated from the 8th to 14th century. This ancient institution served as the residence for Imperial Princesses who fulfilled priestly functions.
The displays show how Imperial Princesses lived while serving as high priestesses of Ise Shrine, revealing their daily routines and religious duties. Visitors can see through objects and reconstructions what this important role involved in ancient Japan.
The building includes an auditorium for lectures, a specialized library for research, and spaces designed for rotating exhibitions. Parking is available on-site and the facility is well-organized for different types of visitors.
The museum continues active archaeological excavations at the site, regularly uncovering new artifacts that add to historical knowledge. These ongoing digs demonstrate that the site still holds many secrets waiting to be discovered.
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