Furutsu Hachimanyama Site, Archaeological site in Akiha-ku, Japan
The Furutsu Hachimanyama Site contains foundations of 45 rectangular raised-floor dwellings and 32 pit dwellings within a settlement surrounded by V-shaped moats.
Discovered in 1987 during expressway construction, this settlement from the late Yayoi period features moats up to three meters deep and two meters wide.
The excavated artifacts, including pottery from the Tohoku region and iron weapons, demonstrate the trading connections between coastal and inland communities.
The Yayoi Hill Exhibition Hall displays artifacts from the site and reconstructed pit houses, accessible within a 10-minute walk from Furutsu Station.
This location represents the northernmost moated Yayoi settlement discovered along the Sea of Japan coast, with three significant Kofun tumuli nearby.
Location: Akiha-ku
Website: https://city.niigata.lg.jp/kanko/bunka/rekishi/maibun/kuni_furutsuhachiman
GPS coordinates: 37.76426,139.11499
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:00
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