🏛️ Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan
17 UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites spanning the Jōmon period (c. 10,500–300 BCE)
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- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2021
- 17 constituent sites across Hokkaidō and northern Tōhoku
- Jōmon period: approximately 10,500 BCE to 300 BCE
- Pre-agricultural hunter-gatherer society with complex ceremonial culture
The Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan comprise 17 archaeological locations spread across Hokkaidō and the northern Tōhoku regions, collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. These sites document a hunter-gatherer civilization that flourished for over 10,000 years without agriculture, developing sophisticated pottery, ritual practices, and complex social structures. The sites represent one of the world's longest-lasting pre-agricultural societies and offer critical ...