[Hida City, Gifu Prefecture] A Feat Unseen in 30 Years! "Stone Rods," Prayer Implements from the Jomon Period Unearthed in Miyagawa Town, Hida City, and 377 Other Items Designated as National Important Cultural Properties! Recognized for their high academic value as materials for deciphering the manufacturing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What significant archaeological discoveries have been made in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture?

A: 377 items, including stone rods and Jomon pottery, have been recommended for designation as National Important Cultural Properties from the Shima Ruins and Shioya Kinseijinja Shrine Ruins.

Q: What is the historical significance of the stone rods unearthed in Hida City?

A: These stone rods are representative ritual objects from the Jomon period, and the unearthed items clearly preserve traces of their production process from approximately 4,500 to 3,500 years ago.

Q: What materials were used to create the stone rods found in Hida City?

A: The stone rods were made using tuff, commonly known as 'Shioya Stone,' which was collected from nearby sources.

Q: What types of items are included in the 377 recommended National Important Cultural Properties?

A: The designation includes 284 main items, comprising 171 stone rods and 113 tools (83 hammerstones and 30 whetstones), along with 93 attached items such as flakes, raw stone, Jomon pottery, and other stone tools.

Q: Why are these unearthed items considered to have high academic value?

A: They are recognized for their high academic value as materials for deciphering the manufacturing process of stone rods, providing a complete visualization of techniques like flaking, pecking, and grinding.