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 Motonobaru Site is a significant archaeological site located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, known for its large Jōmon period ring settlement. This site features over 100 pit dwellings and is one of the largest ring settlements found in western Japan. Situated on a plateau at approximately 180 meters elevation, the site dates back to the Japanese Paleolithic period and extended into the Jōmon period. It includes a central plaza, storage pits, and ceremonial platforms, indicating its complex social structure. The discovery of Jōmon pottery, food processing tools, and unique ecofacts such as cockroach egg sacs suggests long-term habitation and trade connections. The site provides significant insights into prehistoric life and cultural interactions in Japan.
Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Food Production and Processing Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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