archaeological remains; ancient structural remnants
Refers to the physical remains of ancient structures, such as foundations, walls, or ruins, uncovered through excavation or still visible on a site.
Many archaeological remains from the Jomon period have been discovered in this area.
A few remnants of the castle still remain today.
Remains of an ancient building were found at the excavation site.
The researchers excavated the remains of a temple.
The remains of the castle still survive on this land.
遺物 refers to portable artifacts left behind (pottery, tools), whereas 遺構 refers to fixed structural remains like foundations or walls.
遺構 refers to any excavated structural remains (foundations, walls, etc.), while 住居跡 specifically identifies such remains as a former dwelling.
Compound of 遺 (い, 'leave behind') and 構 (こう, 'structure'). The term is used in archaeology to denote the structural remnants left by past human activity.