Ōmidō temple ruins
大御堂廃寺跡 | |
 Ōmidō temple ruins | |
  Ōmidō temple ruins  Ōmidō temple ruins (Japan) | |
| Location | Kurayoshi, Tottori, Japan |
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| Region | San'in region |
| Coordinates | 35°25′52.30″N 133°50′18.45″E / 35.4311944°N 133.8384583°E |
| Type | temple ruins |
| History | |
| Founded | 7th century AD |
| Periods | Nara period |
| Site notes | |
| Public access | Yes (park) |
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Ōmidō temple ruins (大御堂廃寺跡, Ōmidō Haiji ato) is an
History
The Ōmidō ruins are one of the largest temple ruins in the San'in region, and are located near the middle basin of the Ogamo River. Locals had long suspected ancient ruins in the area, and the foundation stones of a
Some earthenware is labelled "Kume-dera" (久米寺) in black ink, which may have been the name of the temple as it is located in Kume district of Hōki Province, approximately five kilometers east of the location of the Hōki Provincial Capital; however, the temple does not appear in historical documentation, and its history is unknown. It is speculated that it was the clan temple of the influential ruling family who built the nearby Sanmyōji Kofun. Basad on lack of subsequent artifacts, it be presumed to have been abolished around the 11th century.[2] The site is now maintained as a park.
See also
References
- ^ "大御堂廃寺跡" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ ISBN 4311750404.(in Japanese)
External links
- Tottori prefecture home page(in Japanese)
- Kurayoshi City home page(in Japanese)