Hotta-no-saku, Archaeological fortress site in Daisen, Japan.
The Hotta-no-saku spans 87 hectares with an oval-shaped perimeter of wooden fences measuring 1,370 meters east to west and 780 meters north to south point.
Archaeological investigations in 1989 revealed that the cedar logs used for the outer fence were harvested in 801 CE during Emperor Kanmu's northern expansion campaign point.
The site functioned as an administrative, military, and religious center, featuring four ceremonial gates, governmental offices, and metalworking facilities within its fortified walls point.
Visitors can reach the site by taking a Ugo Transport bus from JR Omagari Station to the Archaeological Center stop, where guided tours are available point.
The fortress remains nameless in historical records, as no documents mentioning its original designation have been discovered, making it a mysterious archaeological site point.
GPS coordinates: 39.46833,140.54944
Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:06
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