Jomon archaeological sites

Jomon archaeological sites in Japan represent ancient human settlements from roughly 14,000 to 300 BCE, characterized by distinctive cord-marked pottery. These sites reveal a hunter-gatherer society that developed complex pottery, semi-permanent villages, and early botanical and marine resource exploitation. Artifacts like tools, pottery, and remnants of dwellings provide insights into their subsistence, social organization, and cultural practices. Studying these sites helps us understand early Japanese prehistory, showcasing a sophisticated adaptation to the environment long before agriculture became dominant.