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
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The Tenpaku site, located in Matsusaka, Japan, is a significant archaeological location from the late Jōmon period. This site, situated on a fluvial terrace near the Nakamura River, is renowned for its concentration of burial and ritual structures, including 37 stone-lined graves and 24 earthenware burials. These burials, dating from approximately 2500 to 1300 BCE, were discovered in a well-preserved state despite being only one meter below the surface. The site yielded a wealth of grave goods, including magatama, clay figurines, and a variety of stone tools, collectively designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan. This concentration of stone-lined graves is rare for western Japan, highlighting the site's importance for understanding regional Jōmon practices.
Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
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