Furu Site, Archaeological site in Tenri, Japan
The Furu archaeological excavation area contains numerous artifacts and ancient objects that reveal details about past civilizations in central Japan.
Research teams formed in 1971 initiated systematic excavations at the Furu site, leading to multiple discoveries about settlement patterns in prehistoric Japan.
The Tenri University Sankokan Museum maintains the site's artifacts and organizes exhibitions that demonstrate the evolution of early Japanese societies.
Visitors can access interpretive displays and participate in educational programs about archaeological findings through guided tours at the museum.
The site's location near Isonokami Shrine connects it to ancient ritual practices, as evidenced by ceremonial objects found during excavations.
Location: Tenri
GPS coordinates: 34.60022,135.84542
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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