Shijimizuka site

The Shijimizuka site in Chūō-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan, is an archaeological site of great significance, representing a settlement from the late to final Jōmon period. Inhabited between 2000 BCE and 1000 BCE, the site features large shell middens, indicating the dietary practices of the Jōmon people. Archaeological findings include reconstructed pit dwellings, artifacts such as stone tools, Jōmon pottery, and personal ornaments made from shells. The site also contained graves, providing insight into burial customs. Excavations revealed a wealth of ecofacts, including deer and wild boar bones, illustrating the rich biodiversity and resource utilization of the era. This site provides crucial insights into the Jōmon period's social and cultural dynamics.