Shiroyama Shell Mounds
城山貝塚
Explore ancient shell mounds in Tokushima Central Park, revealing Jomon and Yayoi history.
What it is
- Ancient shell mounds dating from 1500 BC to 500 BC.
- Discovered in 1922 by Ryuzo Torii.
- Designated historic sites by Tokushima City.
What to see
- Three shell mounds are currently visible.
- Shell layers are 10 to 30 centimeters thick.
- Jomon pottery was excavated from the mounds.
- Number 2 mound yielded three human skeletons.
- Number 3 mound contains Jomon and Yayoi pottery.
Getting there
- Located in Tokushima Central Park.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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