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Hidaka Site
36.3681° N, 139.0319° E
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The Hidaka site is an archaeological area located in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, notable for its well-preserved Yayoi period settlement. Spanning 6.3 hectares, the site features 17 pit dwellings enclosed by a ring moat, indicative of a structured community setup. The presence of rice paddy fields and a cemetery further underscores the settlement's complexity and sophistication in agricultural practices. A significant layer of volcanic ash from Mount Asama's eruption provides precise dating to the latter half of the 3rd century CE, preserving the site's features remarkably well. This site offers invaluable insights into the social and agricultural practices during the Yayoi period and highlights the impact of natural events on human settlements.
Historical Timeline
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Settlement at Hidaka
250 CE
Volcanic Eruption and Ash Layer
250 CE
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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