Shinoyama Shell Mound
篠山貝塚
Explore a large Jomon shell mound with ancient tools and pottery, revealing early Japanese life.
What it is
- Jomon period settlement site.
- Designated a Tochigi City historic site.
- Excavated by Tochigi Prefecture and Meiji University.
What to see
- Horseshoe-shaped shell mound, 100m north-south, 70m east-west.
- Contains freshwater clams and marine shells.
- Early Sekiyama pottery was found.
- Deer and wild boar bones were discovered.
- Bone tools like needles and harpoons were found.
- Shell bracelets were also found.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Shinoyama Shell Mound Open in Google Maps
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