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Odai Yamamoto Site
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Odai Yamamoto Site
大平山元遺跡
3.7Est. 45Sotogahama, Tohoku
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overview
The discovery site of 15,000-year-old pottery fragments, marking the dawn of Jomon culture.
A crucial archaeological site where some of the oldest known pottery fragments in the world were discovered, dating back 15,000 years. This marks the transition from Paleolithic hunter-gatherers to the settled Jomon culture. A modest museum nearby exhibits these immensely significant artifacts.
Local tips
The actual site is a simple field; the real value is inside the nearby Oyama Furusato Museum, so check its opening hours before you go.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 大平山元遺跡
- Nearest station
- Minmaya Station (5 min taxi)
Good for
Families
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