[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: How many items from Hida City have been recommended for designation as National Important Cultural Properties?

A: A total of 377 items, including stone rods and Jomon pottery, have been recommended for this designation.

Q: Which specific ruins in Miyagawa Town, Hida City, were these cultural properties excavated from?

A: They were excavated from the Shima Ruins and the Shioya Kinseijinja Shrine Ruins located within the city.

Q: What type of material was used to produce the stone rods unearthed in Miyagawa Town?

A: Tuff, which is commonly known as Shioya Stone and collected nearby, was used as the material for production.

Q: What is the estimated time period during which these stone rods were produced?

A: They were produced from approximately 4,500 years ago (Middle Period) to 3,500 years ago (Late/Final Period).

Q: What is the breakdown of the 284 main items designated as National Important Cultural Properties?

A: The main designation consists of 171 stone rods and 113 tools, which include 83 hammerstones and 30 whetstones.