Kusado Sengen archaeological site
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Kusado Sengen archaeological site is a major medieval Japanese riverside town ruin in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, known for its well-preserved remains that illuminate urban life and trade in the Kamakura–Muromachi periods.
All labels observed (1)
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| Kusado Sengen archaeological site canonical | 1 |
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kusado Sengen archaeological site Context triple: [Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, hasNotableLandmark, Kusado Sengen archaeological site]
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A.
Harunotsuji archaeological site
The Harunotsuji archaeological site is an important ancient settlement on Iki Island in Japan, known for its Yayoi-period remains that shed light on early Japanese agriculture, trade, and social organization.
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B.
Nakijin-jō Site
Nakijin-jō Site is the ruin of a major Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in northern Okinawa, Japan, renowned for its stone fortifications and role as a regional power center before the unification of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
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C.
Zakimi-jō Site
Zakimi-jō Site is the ruins of a 15th-century Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in Okinawa, Japan, recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble for its historical and architectural significance.
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D.
Katsuren-jō Site
Katsuren-jō Site is the archaeological remains of a prominent Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in Okinawa, Japan, renowned for its hilltop stone fortifications and role in regional trade and politics during the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
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E.
Shuri-jō Site
Shuri-jō Site is the historic location of the former royal castle and political center of the Ryukyu Kingdom in present-day Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kusado Sengen archaeological site Target entity description: Kusado Sengen archaeological site is a major medieval Japanese riverside town ruin in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, known for its well-preserved remains that illuminate urban life and trade in the Kamakura–Muromachi periods.
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A.
Harunotsuji archaeological site
The Harunotsuji archaeological site is an important ancient settlement on Iki Island in Japan, known for its Yayoi-period remains that shed light on early Japanese agriculture, trade, and social organization.
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B.
Nakijin-jō Site
Nakijin-jō Site is the ruin of a major Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in northern Okinawa, Japan, renowned for its stone fortifications and role as a regional power center before the unification of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
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C.
Zakimi-jō Site
Zakimi-jō Site is the ruins of a 15th-century Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in Okinawa, Japan, recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble for its historical and architectural significance.
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D.
Katsuren-jō Site
Katsuren-jō Site is the archaeological remains of a prominent Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in Okinawa, Japan, renowned for its hilltop stone fortifications and role in regional trade and politics during the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
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E.
Shuri-jō Site
Shuri-jō Site is the historic location of the former royal castle and political center of the Ryukyu Kingdom in present-day Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archaeological site
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medieval Japanese town ruin ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Fukuyama City Kusado Sengen Museum ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| discovered | 1961 ⓘ |
| discoveredDuring | Ashida River improvement works ⓘ |
| endDate | 16th century ⓘ |
| evidenceFor |
craft production in medieval Japan
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everyday life of commoners in Kamakura–Muromachi periods ⓘ riverine and maritime trade networks ⓘ |
| excavatedBy |
Fukuyama City Board of Education
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linked to:
Fukuyama city government
Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education ⓘ
linked to:
Hiroshima Prefectural authorities
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| excavationStart | 1960s ⓘ |
| hasPart |
burial sites
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drainage facilities ⓘ residential area remains ⓘ storehouse foundations ⓘ street grid remains ⓘ wells ⓘ wharf and landing facilities ⓘ workshop areas ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | designated historic site by Hiroshima Prefecture ⓘ |
| knownFor |
evidence of medieval Japanese trade
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waterlogged preservation of organic materials ⓘ well-preserved medieval urban remains ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Chūgoku region
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Fukuyama ⓘ Hiroshima Prefecture ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Seto Inland Sea ⓘ |
| locatedOnWaterbody | Ashida River ⓘ |
| managedBy |
Hiroshima Prefectural government
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linked to:
Hiroshima Prefectural authorities
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| producedArtifactType |
Chinese ceramics
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Japanese medieval pottery ⓘ Korean ceramics ⓘ coins ⓘ lacquerware ⓘ metal tools ⓘ textiles ⓘ wooden documents ⓘ wooden tally sticks ⓘ |
| researchField |
maritime trade archaeology
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medieval Japanese archaeology ⓘ urban archaeology ⓘ |
| significance |
key site for study of medieval Japanese urban life
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major medieval riverside town ruin in western Japan ⓘ |
| startDate | 13th century ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Kamakura period
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Muromachi period ⓘ |
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