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Moro Heritage Site, Archaeological site in Jōhoku Chūō Park, Tokyo, Japan.

The Moro Heritage Site contains excavated stone tools from the Paleolithic period within a forested area next to the Shakujii River.

In March 1951, student Hiroshi Takizawa discovered obsidian tools at the site, leading to the second Paleolithic survey conducted in Japan.

The stone tools found at this location established the term Moro knife in archaeological studies, indicating specific crafting techniques from ancient Japan.

Visitors can access the archaeological site through Jōhoku Chūō Park, with informational boards explaining the discoveries near a commemorative stone column.

The collection of 22 excavated stone tools received classification as tangible cultural properties of Tokyo in 1999.

Location: Komone

Address: 173-0037 東京都板橋区小茂根5-17 都立城北中央公園苗圃場内 173-0037

GPS coordinates: 35.75404,139.67655

Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:19

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