▲At an excavation tour held in 2016.
The oldest hook in the world and beads made of shellfish 23,000 years ago were discovered from the stratum of 23,000 years ago. Based on the geographical characteristics of Okinawa Prefecture, where many fossils of Paleolithic period, including the Minatogawa people, have been discovered, continuous excavation of the site of Sakitari Cave in Nanjo City with the aim of further discovery, led by the Okinawa Prefectural Museum of Art. I have been.
This year, the survey will be conducted from November 18 (Mon) to December 1 (Sun), Reiwa 6.
At the same time, an excavation tour will be held for the general public!
At the tour, researchers will explain the latest survey results in an easy-to-understand manner in front of the excavation site and the excavated relics!
We look forward to your participation, from children to adults!
Click here for details of the tour.↓
[Excavation tour of the ruins of Sakitari Cave]
Co-sponsored by: Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum, Nanto Co., Ltd. (Okinawa World/Gangara Valley)
■Date and time: Held four times on November 30, 2024 (Saturday)
①10:00 2 12:00 3 14:40 4 16:00 (about 30 minutes each time)
※If public transportation is suspended due to bad weather, it will be canceled.
■Location: Site of Sakitari Cave in Nanjo City (in "Gangara Valley")
■Capacity: Approximately 25 people each time
■How to apply: First-come, first-served basis (numbered ticket distribution)
※We will accept applications near the "Gangara Valley" parking lot.
■Participation fee: Free of charge
■Parking: Please use the "Gangara Valley" parking lot and "Okinawa World" parking lot.
▲The world's oldest hook discovered at the site of Sakitari Cave.
