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
About
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.
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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