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Nakadomari is an archaeological site of the prehistoric and early modern periods in Onna, Okinawa. It is a complex site that includes remains of the Early Kaizuka Period Phase IV and V and Late Kaizuka Periods, as well as of the early modern Ryukyu kingdom. It is located on a limestone outcrop about 30 m high, along the coast, near the border between Nakadomari and Yamada in Onna. A river runs from the hills behind to the sea. The site was designated and a National Historic Site in 1975

Description
The rock shelters of Cave #1 and Shell Midden #4 included dwellings partly paved with stones, while the one of Shell Midden #3 had the remains of a simple rock shelter dwelling. Cave #1 is located at the foot of the hill, and the interior of the cave and part of its front space were paved with slate. The rock shelter of Shell Midden #4 was also partly paved with stones, it yielded the first examples of Nakadomari Pottery sherds, the style of which is said to have been influenced by Amami pottery. == History of discoveries and preservation ==
History of discoveries and preservation
• 1954 Discovery of Shell Midden #1 by Shinjun Tawada. • 1975, April the 7th Registration as a National Historic Site. ==See also==
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