Similar Properties
| Name |
Tempaku Iwakura / Ii Shrine |
| Classification |
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| Country |
Japan |
| Address |
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| Overview |
The ritual site consists mainly of three gigantic rocks standing side by side on top of the
small hill behind the shrine buildings of Ii Shrine. Rituals were held at first by setting an
altar in the biggest rock, and later extending the ritual area to the space surrounded by
the three gigantic rocks. Since the hill is near a river, the rituals are thought to be held to
worship the water source of farming. |
| Designation |
Other |
| Designation year |
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| Criteria |
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| Age |
Late 4th century to 6th century and 8th century to 10th century |
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