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
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The Nakatakase Kannonyama Site in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, is a significant archaeological site featuring the remnants of a Yayoi period settlement. Located on the right bank of the Kabura River, the site sits at an elevation of 230 meters. It encompasses a large settlement area, approximately 200 meters by 350 meters, characterized by densely distributed pit dwellings and protective fortifications, including a wooden palisade and a moat. Artifacts found at the site span from Jōmon to late Yayoi period, including pottery, stone tools, and glass beads, indicating a thriving community with advanced craft production. The settlement, which housed over 140 buildings, was ultimately destroyed by fire, suggesting possible conflict or warfare. The site's designation as a National Historic Site underscores its cultural and historical importance in understanding the Yayoi period in Japan.
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