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Kasori Shell Mounds(加曽利貝塚)
かそりかいづか Kasori Shell Mounds

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Among the world's largest shell mounds; a cut section shows 5,000 years of deposit as a standing wall.
| Type | Museum |
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| Genre | Antique art / Buddhist art |
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| City / town | Chiba |
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| Area in the prefecture | Chiba |
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FAQ
- Where is Kasori Shell Mounds?
- It is in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is a museum.
- What can I see at Kasori Shell Mounds?
- Among the world's largest shell mounds; a cut section shows 5,000 years of deposit as a standing wall. The focus is Buddhist and ancient art.
- When was Kasori Shell Mounds established?
- It dates from 1924.
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