On the Interpretation and Reconstruction of Archaeological Ruins Whithin Their Historical Context

Abstract

In the archaeological historic sites, we construct a full-size leprica right above the original archaeological ruins. It seems to become a general rule. But we almost have various design conditions on this reconstructions, such as the protection of later archaeological ruins and the thickness of protective layer of additional soil and so on.
In the case of reconstruction project of the former great audience hall of state in Heijo palace site, there is a 1.6 meter's high clod which was added on later Nara period in front of the the earthen wall which is laid with brick tiles. The earthen wall has the uniqe plan and 7 feet high, its design originates in the Great Dipper. The earthen wall characterises the former great audiance hall of state from others.
As we consider the meaning of the earthen wall from a position of the context which make the palace magnificent, the function of the earthen wall is not only to fasten the soil as engineering works but also to show the Tenno's authority to many vassals from under the earthen wall.On the project we shoud express the anccent context by the reconstruction of 7 feet high earthen wall without observing the general rule.