Ishigaki, Japan

Shiraho Saonetabaru Cave Ruins

Shiraho Saonetabaru Cave Ruins is a paleoanthropological site located in the city of Ishigaki, Okinawa Japan. It is home to the oldest known human remains in Japan, dating back approximately 27,000 years, and the first known Paleolithic burial site in Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site in 2019.

City
Ishigaki
Country
Japan
Category
Historic
Suggested visit
About 90 minutes

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