Okyōzuka Site
Okyōzuka Site (御経塚遺跡, Okyōzuka iseki) is an archaeological site with the ruins of a middle to late Jōmon period (around 1700-500 BC) settlement in what is now part of the city of Nonoichi, Ishikawa in the Hokuriku region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1977.[1]
御経塚遺跡 | |
 Restored pit houses at Okyōzuka Site | |
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| Location | Nonoichi, Ishikawa, Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Hokuriku region |
| Coordinates | 36°32′46.8″N 136°35′56.9″E |
| Type | settlement |
| History | |
| Periods | Jōmon period |
| Site notes | |
| Ownership | National Historic Site |
| Public access | Yes |
Overview
The site was discovered in 1954 and an excavation survey was conducted from 1955. The site was noted for the large number artefacts discovered: 542 pottery or earthenware objects, 3642 stone tools or fragments, 23 bone tools, of which a total of 4219 objects were collectively designated as National Important Cultural Properties on June 29, 2010. Many excavated stone axes were found, as were stone scrapers and stone tools for ritual use.
The surroundings are maintained as a historic site park, with a number of restored pit dwellings, etc.
References
- "御経塚遺跡" [Okyōzuka Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs.
External links
- Nanoichi city digial museum page (in Japanese)
- Ishikawa Prefectural home page (in Japanese)