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Nakadomari, Archaeological site in Onna, Japan.

Nakadomari encompasses four shell middens and ancient dwellings on a limestone outcrop, situated 30 meters above the coastal area of Okinawa Prefecture.

Discovered in 1954, the site contains artifacts from the Early Kaizuka Period, including pottery sherds, obsidian tools, and remnants of the Ryukyu Kingdom period.

Archaeological excavations between 1974 and 1977 revealed multiple dwellings with stone-paved floors, pottery pieces, and shell bracelets indicating advanced prehistoric settlements.

The site features informational displays and preserved structures that demonstrate the living conditions of ancient inhabitants through different historical periods.

Shell Midden Number 1 contains the largest stone axe discovered in Okinawa, measuring 30.2 centimeters in length and weighing 2830 grams.

Location: Onna

GPS coordinates: 26.43472,127.79167

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06

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