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Usujiri (Japan)

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: The archaeological site of Usujiri is located in the Hokkaido region of Aomori prefecture on the island of Japan. The site represents a small village belonging to the Middle Jomon period, 3000-2000 BC, and is important for its suggestion of social stratification, and evidence for deer hunting.

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.

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