Jomon burial customs

The Jomon people, a prehistoric Japanese culture, practiced distinctive burial customs that often involved interring individuals in shallow pits or cemeteries, sometimes accompanied by grave goods like tools, ornaments, or pottery. They occasionally buried cremated remains and placed them in natural settings or simple graves. These practices suggest a reverence for the dead and a belief in an ongoing relationship between the living and the spirits. The artifacts and burial locations reflect their social and spiritual values, emphasizing community remembrance and a connection to nature.