Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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The Furutsu Hachimanyama Site is a significant archaeological location in the Hokuriku region of Japan, showcasing a late Yayoi period moated settlement. This site is characterized by defensive structures like a V-shaped moat and earthen ramparts, which suggest a concern for protection. The domestic architecture includes both raised-floor dwellings and pit houses, indicating a complex settlement structure. The presence of Yayoi pottery, indicative of long-distance trade, underscores the area's cultural connections to the broader Tōhoku region. The site also includes burial mounds from the Kofun period, adding a funerary aspect to its archaeological significance. These features provide insight into the settlement patterns, trade, and social structures of the period.
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