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Shimofuda Site, Archaeological site in Chofu, Japan

The Shimofuda Site contains remains of a late Jomon period settlement on a river terrace of the Tama River in Tokyo Metropolis.

Archaeological investigations between 1964 and 1971 revealed a pentagonal pit containing stone rods and a grave area with 600 river stones in square formation.

The excavation uncovered Jomon pottery shards, stone tools, clay ritual figurines, magatama, and a pottery earring shaped like a rose.

The archaeological findings from Shimofuda are displayed at the Chofu City Folk Museum, while the site itself forms part of a public park.

The site features a burial ground measuring eight meters on each side, constructed entirely from river stones arranged in a precise square pattern.

Location: Chofu

Website: https://city.chofu.tokyo.jp/www/contents/1431941588156

GPS coordinates: 35.64369,139.54872

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21

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