essay

Yoshinogari: the world of the Wei Dynasty annals

Ancient Japan [by] Richard Pearson ; with contributions by Doi Takashi … [et al • New York • Published In 1992 • Pages: 154-157

By: Sahara, Makoto.

Abstract

Sahara briefly describes the findings from the excavations at Yoshinogari. The site, like the description of Queen Himiko's residence in the WEI ZHI, had two watch towers and an earthen wall. The cemetery area contained 2,000 jar burials and 330 pit graves. The site also contained almost 50 storage houses and 100 pit dwellings. The outer moat was left open in the southwest and northeast providing access to two elite burial areas. 'Many ritual vessels were found by the side of the access path, suggesting that people of several villages under the control of Yoshinogari were obliged to come there to pay their respects.' (page 155).

HRAF PubDate

2004

Region

Asia

Sub Region

East Asia

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry ; 2003

Field Date

1986-1989

Coverage Date

2300 BP-1900 BP (300 B.C.-100 A.D.)

Coverage Place

Yoshinogari site, Saga Prefecture; Japan

Notes

Sahara Makoto

For bibliographical references see document 15: Pearson

LCCN

92015138

LCSH

Yayoi culture