Full-scale excavation for the first time in 10 years began on the 25th at the Yoshinogari site in Saga Prefecture, where the ruins of a large-scale settlement from the Yayoi period remain, and expectations are high for new discoveries in previously unexplored areas. It is rising.
At the Yoshinogari Ruins, the 4,200-square-meter area where the shrine used to be has not been excavated, and has been attracting attention as a "mysterious area" for many years.
Along with the relocation of the shrine, a full-scale excavation survey began on the 25th for the first time in 10 years, and workers carefully scraped away the soil.
From the ground, we immediately found what appeared to be a part of a "turtle coffin" from the Yayoi period.
According to Saga Prefecture, five "turtle coffin graves" have been confirmed in preliminary surveys so far, and there is a possibility that graves of influential people will be found in the future.
A woman in her 70s who lives nearby said, "I've also come to see the excavations so far. I'm looking forward to seeing ornaments such as necklaces of people from the past."
Hiroshi Nagasaki, Chief of the Saga Prefectural Office for the Protection of Cultural Properties, said, "Everyone will be able to experience 2,000 years ago directly through the excavation experience and the open site, so I hope many people will come into contact with Yoshinogari." rice field.
The state of the survey will be open to the public every day except Mondays and Fridays for the time being from the 25th, and will also be streamed live on the Internet.