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🏛️ Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

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🏛️ Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan
UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of 17 archaeological sites spanning the Jōmon period


🕐 3 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 06:22

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 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 ...

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