和田塚

Wadazuka is an archaeological site in Yamato containing layered deposits from multiple periods spanning thousands of years. The excavations here uncovered stone tools, household objects, and other remains that trace human settlement and activity across the region.

Excavations conducted from late 1990 into early 1991 uncovered artifacts spanning from the Paleolithic period to the Heian period. These findings reveal a continuous history of human presence and settlement development at this location.

The site reveals how people lived across different time periods through the tools and objects left behind in the ground. Walking through the excavated areas gives visitors a sense of how daily life unfolded here over many centuries.

The site is accessible to those interested in research and education, with detailed excavation reports available from local authorities. Visitors can learn about the findings and understand how archaeologists interpret the layers of soil and artifacts.

The excavation revealed multiple separate soil pits with different layering patterns, allowing researchers to compare how people used different parts of this region over time. These variations in the soil tell stories about changing settlement patterns and activities.