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| Name |
Obishima Island |
| Classification |
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| Country |
Japan |
| Address |
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| Overview |
Obishima is a small island situated roughly in the middle of the Seto Inland Sea. The
currents around the island flow in together from both east and west at high tide, and flow
out separately to east and west at low tide. The ritual sites are situated among the boulders
at the border of the sandbar base and the mountain. Nara-style three-colored small jars,
ancient coins and earthenware, etc. have been found from the sites, and are thought to
have been used in rituals to pray for maritime safety. |
| Designation |
Other |
| Designation year |
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| Criteria |
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| Age |
7th century to early 10th century |
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