野尻湖遺跡群

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野尻湖遺跡群

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野尻湖遺跡群, Archaeological site near Lake Nojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

Nojiri Lake Archaeological Site consists of multiple locations around the lake containing settlement remains from the Paleolithic through Jomon periods. The excavated areas show traces of human habitation spanning thousands of years.

Excavations in the 1960s and 1970s uncovered stone tools, pottery, and shell mounds documenting thousands of years of continuous habitation. These findings made the site an important source for understanding early Japanese societies.

The finds show how people lived by the lake and what techniques they used for fishing and hunting. The discoveries tell of a community well-adapted to life around water.

A visitor center on the northern shore displays archaeological finds and explains the region's history. The museum provides the best way to understand the excavation results before visiting the various sites around the lake.

Seasonal excavations at different locations around the lake continue to reveal new evidence of ancient fishing and hunting practices. These ongoing studies show there is still much to discover about how these early communities lived.

Location: Nagano Prefecture

Location: Shinano

GPS coordinates: 36.83203,138.20853

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59

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