Shinmei Shell Mound
神明貝塚
Explore a large Jomon-era shell mound, a designated National Historic Site, revealing ancient life.
What it is
- A horseshoe-shaped shell mound.
- Dates to the late Jomon period.
- Designated a National Historic Site.
- Also a Saitama Prefecture Selected Important Archaeological Site.
What to see
- The shell mound measures 180m east-west.
- The shell mound measures 120m north-south.
- Mainly consists of Yamato Shijimi clams.
- Horinouchi to Kasori B type pottery has been excavated.
- Four pit dwellings were found in 1961.
- Three Jomon human remains were found in 2016.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Shinmei Shell Mound Open in Google Maps
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