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78: 50: 85: 57: 33: 231: 318:, candle-shaped earthen lamps, and 577 earthenware earrings were excavated. It was determined from these artifacts that this was a large-scale settlement from the first half of the late Jōmon period (approximately 2500 to 3000 years ago). Of particular interest were the earthenware earrings, many of which were pulley-shaped, and colored in red or black. A 324:
clay figurine depicting a person wearing these earrings was also discovered. The presence of so many examples indicates that this location may have been a production site, and that the earrings were used as trade goods with other regions.
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in central Gunma. It was discovered in 1989 in conjunction with an agricultural land improvement project. As the site is located on a slope, it was found to be in a relatively good and undisturbed condition. In an
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The site is located at the southeastern foot of Mōunt Soma, one of the outliers of
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In 1992, 1950 pieces of the excavated items were designated as a National
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conducted from 1989 to 1990, well-preserved foundations of numerous
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Location in Japan
Location in Japan
Shintō, Gunma
Japan
Kantō region
36°27′16″N 138°58′41″E / 36.45444°N 138.97806°E / 36.45444; 138.97806
Jōmon period
National Historic Site of Japan

archaeological site
Jōmon period
Shintō
Gunma Prefecture
Kantō region
Japan
National Historic Site of Japan
Mount Haruna
excavation survey
pit dwellings
Jōmon pottery
magatama
dogū
Important Cultural Property
Kan'etsu Expressway
List of Historic Sites of Japan (Gunma)
"茅野遺跡"
Agency for Cultural Affairs
"群馬県茅野遺跡出土品"
Agency for Cultural Affairs

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