Nabatake Site, Archaeological excavation site in Karatsu, Japan
The Nabatake Site spans across a gentle hill facing a plain, located 10 meters above sea level in western downtown Karatsu, Saga Prefecture.
Archaeological excavations in 1980 revealed 16 distinct layers of historical habitation, documenting human presence from the late Jomon to late Yayoi periods.
The site contains four small rice paddies from the Jomon period, each measuring 18 square meters, along with wooden hoes, stone knives, and Yamanodera pottery.
Visitors can explore the archaeological park and view artifacts at the Matsurokan Museum, located five minutes by car from Karatsu Station.
Scientists discovered 250 grains of carbonized rice at the site, with 100 identified as Japonica rice dating back to approximately 930 BC.
Location: Karatsu
GPS coordinates: 33.44858,129.95752
Latest update: May 23, 2025 10:01
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