Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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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
About
Kusado Sengen was a minor medieval commercial port town located near the Ashida River in present-day Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The town thrived during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, serving as a hub of trade on the Seto Inland Sea. Archaeological excavations revealed a range of features including wells, ponds, ditches, and graves. The site yielded numerous artifacts such as pottery, wooden and metal objects, bone tools, fabrics, and organic remains. The presence of imported pottery from Vietnam, Korea, and China highlights the town's trade connections. Lacquer ware bowls and dishes excavated from the site, along with lacquering tools, suggest local production. These findings provide valuable insights into the daily life and trade practices of a medieval Japanese town.
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