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Jizōden Site
39.6578° N, 140.1572° E
About
The Jizōden ruins (地蔵田遺跡, Jizōden iseki) is an archaeological site containing the ruins of a large-scale Yayoi period settlement located in what is now part of the city of Akita in the Tōhoku region of Japan. It also contains artifacts from the Jōmon period and the Japanese Paleolithic periods. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1996. The site is maintained as an archaeological park with some reconstructed buildings.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Onga River pottery (early Yayoi)
3rd century BCE
Late Paleolithic occupation
c. 33,000–35,000 years ago
New town project launched
1970s
Construction begins and initial finds
1981
Detailed Jizōden B excavation
1985–1986
National Historic Site designation
1996
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Miscellaneous Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Frequently Asked Questions
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