Shin-ike Haniwa Production Site, Archaeological park in Takatsuki, Japan.
The Shin-ike Haniwa Production Site is an archaeological park in Takatsuki where reconstructed workshops and kilns document the manufacturing of terracotta figures. The site shows how production was organized and operated during that ancient period.
During the Kofun period, this was a major manufacturing center for burial goods placed around earthen mounds. The workshops conducted large-scale production to supply figures for funeral rituals across the region.
The site demonstrates how ancient artisans shaped haniwa figures and what subjects they chose to represent. Visitors can see replicas depicting everyday objects, animals, and human characters from that period.
The park is well organized with clear paths connecting the different reconstructed areas, allowing visitors to move easily between them. Guided tours and demonstrations help explain the techniques and production methods in detail.
Excavations at this location uncovered numerous intact pottery fragments, revealing it as one of the largest known production centers of its kind. The discoveries provide a rare window into mass manufacturing practices from that distant era.
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