Ōtsuka-Saikachido Site, Archaeological settlement in Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, Japan
Description
The Ōtsuka-Saikachido is an excavated settlement in Yokohama that displays remains of ancient dwellings and burial grounds. Reconstructed pit houses and a granary structure stand on the grounds alongside arranged grave sites, allowing visitors to see how the settlement was laid out.
History
The site dates back 2000 years to a time when rice farming communities occupied the land. A surrounding defensive moat marked the settlement's boundaries and protected the residents.
Culture
The name references a nearby shrine, and the site reveals how people organized their daily lives and burial practices in ancient times. Walking through the reconstructed structures gives a sense of the community's social order and beliefs.
Practical
The site is easily accessible from public transportation and has clear pathways connecting the reconstructed structures. Plan enough time to walk through the grounds and view the artifact displays, especially on warm days.
Did you know?
The burial sites are arranged in a distinctive square pattern that is rarely seen at other excavations from this period. These grave arrangements suggest specific beliefs or social customs that shaped how this particular community honored their dead.
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