Cultural Properties of the Munakata Region
| Name |
Mitakesan ritual site |
| Classification |
Historical Site |
| Address |
Oshima, Munakata City |
| Form |
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| Survey year |
Excavated in 2010 |
| Storage status |
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| Excavated relics |
Many of the unearthed artifacts are of the same
kind as those unearthed from Site 1 (open-air
ritual) on Okinoshima Island. |
| Age |
Late seventh century to late ninth century |
| Description |
Large amounts of artifacts have been unearthed
at and near the mountaintop, resulting in the
confirmation of the site as a ritual archaeological
site.
Archaeological remains:
A Sue stoneware pot was excavated as it was
placed ready for use.
Archaeological artifacts:
Nara-style three-colored small jar, eight-lobed
mirror, stoneware, earthenware, steatite figures
probably used for purification rites, metalware |
| volume / scale / area |
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| Collection |
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| References |
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| Catalog page |
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