Futatsumori Site

The Futatsumori Shell Mounds spread across 30 hectares of elevated terrain, featuring ancient dwelling pits and extensive shell deposits on north and south slopes.

Between 5,500 and 4,000 years ago, this settlement developed into one of northern Japan's largest shell mound sites during the Jomon period.

The excavated artifacts include whale bone tools, antler combs, and decorative items, indicating advanced crafting skills and established trade networks with distant regions.

The archaeological park contains reconstructed pit dwellings, walking paths, and an exhibition facility displaying recovered pottery and tools from excavations.

The layered shell deposits reveal environmental changes, with marine shells in lower strata and brackish water shells in upper levels documenting coastal transformations.

Location: Shichinohe

Part of: Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

Website: https://shichinohe-kankou.jp/futatsumorikaizuka

GPS coordinates: 40.74806,141.23000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:27