🏛️ Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan
UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of 17 archaeological sites spanning the Jōmon period
📋 Fast Facts
- 17 archaeological sites across Hokkaidō and northern Tōhoku regions inscribed in 2021
- Jōmon period spans approximately 10,500 BCE to 300 BCE
- One of the world's earliest pre-agricultural sedentary societies
- Sannai Maruyama Site represents one of the largest and best-preserved Jōmon settlements
The Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan consist of 17 archaeological sites designated as a UNESCO World Heritage ...