Yamanokami Site
山ノ神遺跡
Ancient ritual site with megaliths and artifacts, offering a glimpse into early Japanese beliefs.
What it is
- An ancient ritual site, not a burial mound.
- Discovered in 1918 during cultivation work.
- Main periods: late 4th to early 6th centuries.
What to see
- A group of megaliths known as iwakura.
- Large gabbro stone surrounded by five rocks.
- Unearthed copper mirrors and jade magatama.
- Iron sword-shaped objects and earthenware imitations.
- Steatite magatama and tubular beads.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Yamanokami Site Open in Google Maps
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