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Jomon Culture

Kitakogane Shell Midden: Grave of the early Jomon period

Kitakogane Shell Midden: Grave of the early Jomon period

Fourteen graves of the same period were found in this shell midden. Human bones were found in the crouched burial position with the legs and arms bent, and pottery and milling basins were arranged on the graves.

photo courtesy: Date City Board of Education

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