Tateiwa Site

Tateiwa Site is an archaeological location in Iizuka where investigators have uncovered scattered pottery pieces, stone tools, and burial areas across different sections. The findings reveal how people lived and conducted funeral practices in ancient times.

The site preserves settlement evidence from Japan's Yayoi period of prehistory. Careful digging has revealed how communities changed and developed over generations in this region.

The arrangement of graves and burial items at Tateiwa Site provides direct evidence of social hierarchies and funeral customs in ancient Japanese communities.

The site is located in a stable outdoor setting where the archaeological layers remain visible for study. Visitors should check locally about current access, as portions may be restricted for ongoing research activities.

The soil layers at this location show distinct compositions that allow researchers to date different occupation phases with precision. This natural layering makes it possible to track environmental shifts and changes in how people adapted to their surroundings over centuries.