Diggings begin at Yoshinogari's 'mysterious area'

TOKYO, Sep 25 (News On Japan) - A comprehensive excavation has commenced at the largely untouched "mysterious area" within the Yoshinogari Site, a complex Yayoi archaeological site in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.

In April of this year, a preliminary survey led to the discovery of a "stone coffin tomb" believed to have belonged to a prominent figure from the Yayoi period, attracting attention from across the country.

In June, efforts were made to open the lid of the tomb, revealing the presence of red pigment used by individuals of high status at the bottom of the tomb.

「謎のエリア」の被葬者、解明なるか　吉野ケ里、23日に発掘再開https://t.co/iYIjl4NLCE

この春に出土し、話題を集めた石棺墓の周囲を掘り進め、溝などが見つかれば、埋葬されていた人の身分や階層の解明につながる可能性があります。
— 朝日新聞デジタル (@asahicom) September 22, 2023

The full-scale investigation is scheduled to cover an additional 450 square meters, extending from the area around the sarcophagus tomb, with new discoveries expected.

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