Fukui Cave, Rock shelter in Yoshiicho Fukui, Sasebo, Japan
The cave spans 16 meters in width, 6 meters in depth, and 3 meters in height, formed within sandstone cliffs near the Fukui River.
Archaeological excavations in 1960 revealed evidence of human habitation dating back 30,000 years, including pottery fragments from 12,700 years ago.
The excavation site contains seven distinct cultural layers within its 5.5-meter depth, yielding 70,000 artifacts including microblades and stone tools.
Visitors can access the cave and museum daily from 9 AM to 5 PM without admission fees, except for December 31st and January 1st.
The site holds some of the earliest pottery examples in the world, displaying the transition from clay ridge decorations to fingernail-like impressions.
Location: Sasebo
Website: https://fukuicave.jp/wg
GPS coordinates: 33.29244,129.69700
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:04
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