Teranishi Shell Mound
寺西貝塚
Explore a Jomon-period shell mound, offering a glimpse into ancient life and archaeological discoveries.
What it is
- A Jomon period shell mound.
- Designated an Itakura Town Historic Site on May 29, 1969.
What to see
- Several shell mounds, 1 to 3 meters high.
- Yamato shijimi and Pacific oyster shells.
- Jomon period pottery fragments.
- Animal bones excavated from the site.
- Nine hearth sites found during excavations.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Teranishi Shell Mound Open in Google Maps
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