Shinpukuji Shell Mound, Archaeological site in Iwatsuki, Saitama, Japan.
The Shinpukuji Shell Mound forms a circular structure with a diameter of 150 meters on the Omiya Plateau in eastern Saitama Prefecture.
The site dates back to the late Jomon period when sea levels measured five to six meters higher and temperatures exceeded current levels by two degrees Celsius.
Excavations at the site uncovered a 16-centimeter owl-shaped clay figurine, which received designation as a National Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site by taking a five-minute walk from the Moto Asama bus stop near Tobu Noda Line Iwatsuki Station.
The shell mound contains preserved plant materials, including chestnuts and gourd seeds, that reveal the dietary patterns of ancient Jomon inhabitants.
GPS coordinates: 35.94069,139.70747
Latest update: March 12, 2025 13:42
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