Definition: The archaeological site of Natsushima, located in Kanagawa Province on a small island in Tokyo Bay, Japan, is an early Jomon tradition site, a shell midden dated between 9500 and 6000 before the present. The Jomon peoples living at Natsushima consumed a wide variety of fish and shellfish, using tools such as the toggle harpoon and composite fishhook.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
