Sanganji shell mound
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Sanganji shell mound is a Late-to-Final Jōmon shell mound in Shinchi, Fukushima, Tōhoku region, Japan. The shell mound was excavated in 1952 by the Special Committee for Jomon Chronology of the Japanese Archaeological Association and in 1954 by the University of Tokyo Department of Anthropology. The remains of over 40 individuals were excavated from the site. The remains are now housed in The University Museum at the University of Tokyo. ()
Coordinates: 37°50'39"N, 140°54'18"E
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Fukushima
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Day trips
Sanganji shell mound – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Matsukawaura Prefectural Natural Park, Shinchi.