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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 Okinohara Site is a significant archaeological site from the Middle Jōmon period, located in Tsunan, Niigata, Japan. The site features the remnants of a large moated village, with evidence of domestic and ceremonial structures. Among the notable finds are 49 circular pit dwellings and three large rectangular structures, potentially used for communal or ceremonial purposes. The discovery of over 1686 pieces of 'flame style' Jōmon pottery and a unique 'Okinohara type' pottery, along with stone tools and organic residues such as 'Jōmon cookies,' highlights the complex cultural practices of the Jōmon people. The presence of chestnuts suggests the cultivation of trees, indicating a shift from purely hunter-gatherer lifestyles. Recognized as a National Historic Site, the artifacts from the excavation are preserved and displayed at the Tsunan Town History and Folklore Museum.
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