historic ruins; remains; historic site
Refers to the physical remains or location of a historically significant place. Often used in archaeological or historical contexts.
Many historic ruins remain in this area.
An old historic site was discovered during the excavation.
Standard kanji spelling for 'historic ruins/site'.
Variant kanji form using 趾 (footprint/trace); less common than 旧址.
Compound of 旧 (old, former) and 址 (site, foundation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'historic ruins'.