Irinosawa Site, Archaeological site in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
The Irinosawa Site contains multiple layers of soil that reveal different periods of human occupation through carefully preserved artifacts and structures.
Excavations at the site uncovered numerous stone tools and pottery fragments dating back to the Jomon period between 14,000 BCE and 300 BCE.
The discovered artifacts at Irinosawa Site demonstrate the sophisticated crafting techniques and daily practices of early Japanese hunter-gatherer communities.
Visitors need to contact local authorities in advance to arrange access to the site, which includes guided tours and educational programs.
Researchers have identified specific soil composition patterns at Irinosawa that enabled exceptional preservation of organic materials from ancient settlements.
GPS coordinates: 38.75917,141.03333
Latest update: May 24, 2025 08:35
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