description Jomon period Overview
The Jomon period is a prehistoric period in the history of Japan, conventionally dated from roughly 14,000 BCE to about 300 BCE, although boundaries vary by classification. Jomon communities relied on hunting, fishing, gathering, and other forms of local resource use rather than agriculture as the primary basis of life. They are especially known for producing cord-marked pottery, among the earliest pottery traditions known in the world. The period is studied through archaeological sites, settlements, tools, ceramics, and burial remains.
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When did the Jomon period take place?
The Jomon period is conventionally placed from roughly 14,000 BCE to about 300 BCE, although scholars use different boundaries. It covers a very long span of prehistoric Japanese history.
What did Jomon people eat?
Jomon communities relied on hunting, fishing, gathering, and other local resources. Their diet varied by region and included food collected from forests, rivers, coastal waters, and surrounding land.
Did the Jomon people practice agriculture?
The Jomon economy was mainly based on hunting, fishing, and gathering rather than intensive farming. Some later communities used cultivated plants or managed resources, but the period is not defined by large-scale agriculture.
What does Jomon mean in Japanese archaeology?
Jomon refers to a prehistoric cultural tradition in Japan known especially for cord-marked pottery. The name comes from the rope-like impressions found on many vessels from the period.
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