🏛️ Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan
17 UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites spanning the Jōmon period (10,500–300 BCE)
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- 17 archaeological sites across Hokkaido and northern Tohoku regions
- Jōmon period spanning approximately 10,500 BCE to 300 BCE
- UNESCO World Heritage designation in 2021
- Pre-agricultural hunter-gatherer society with complex settlements, rituals, and spiritual culture
The Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan comprise 17 archaeological locations inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. These sites offer evidence of one of East Asia's longest-surviving pre-agricultural societies, spanning roughly 10,000 years. They reveal sophisticated settlements, spiritual practices, and sustainable relationships with coastal and forest environments across Hokkaido and northern Tohoku ...