Hokkaido Archaeological Operations Center

opened in Ebetsu, Hokkaidō, Japan in 1999. Its aim is to protect, preserve, and utilize buried cultural properties.

History

In December 2017, researchers from the Hokkaido Archaeological Operations Center announced the discovery of the oldest ancient stone with a human face painted on it (12x13cm), estimating its creation date between 2,500 and 1,000 B.C.

Description

The exhibition hall features two Important Cultural Properties: an earthen Jōmon mask from the Mamachi Site and artefacts excavated from the Bibi 8 Site.

Collection

• From Chitose City: Stone rods unearthed at the (30 to 70 cm long), animal-shaped clay figure (Bibi-chan), Jomon clay mask
• 350x80x33cm chiseled monolith
• Magemono made of Thujopsis, excavated in Yukanboshi

See also

• List of Cultural Properties of Japan - archaeological materials (Hokkaidō)
• List of Cultural Properties of Japan - historical materials (Hokkaidō)
• List of Historic Sites of Japan (Hokkaidō)
• Hokkaido Museum
• Ainu culture

References

External links

• Official website
• Hokkaido Archaeological Operations Center