scholarly journals Neolithic Burials with Shell Bracelets on the Korean Peninsula and Japanese Islands: Problem of Social Differentiation

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 167-173
Author(s):  
A.L. Nesterkina ◽  
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E.A. Solovyeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Korean Peninsula ◽  
Social Differentiation ◽  
Japanese Islands

scholarly journals New oversize troglobitic species of Campodeidae in Japan (Diplura)

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 53-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Sendra ◽  
Kazunori Yoshizawa ◽  
Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Korean Peninsula ◽  
First Record ◽  
Japanese Species ◽  
Sympatric Distribution ◽  
The North ◽  
Japanese Islands

Two new oversize troglobitic species of diplurans campodeids, Pacificampadaidarabotchi Sendra, sp. n. and Pacificampanipponica Sendra, sp. n., found in three caves in two southern Japanese islands are described. It is the first record of cave-dwelling Diplurans from Japan and more specifically these are two Campodeinae of Pacificampa Chevrizov, 1978 formally known in continental Asia with three cave-dwelling species described in Russia and China near the north of the Korean peninsula. In P.daidarabotchisp. n., in addition to its oversized body, the longest ever known in campodeids family, it shows as its main differential taxonomical feature the absence of lp metanotal macrosetae. P.nipponicasp. n. is much closer to continental Pacificampa species but it shows differences in the urotergal macrosetae formula. Both Japanese species have clear troglomorphic features related with their elongated body and appendages and an increase in number and complexity of the sensorial antennal equipment with unique olfactory chemoreceptors. Two biogeographical remarks are inferred: P.nipponicasp. n., has been found in two islands that were connected during the glacial age and P.daidarabotchisp. n. lives in a single cave near another where P.nipponicasp. n. dwells which allowing to suggest a sympatric distribution; Pacificampa seems to be related with Eumesocampa, a genus from North-America, as a consequence of the Holarctic connection between Asia and America. The interests of P.daidarabotchisp. n. and P.nipponicasp. n. as endemic species in addition to their biogeographical importance should be taken into consideration to ensure better management of the three touristic caves where they dwell and especially the protection of Mejido-do cave, the only location of the large P.daidarabotchisp. n. near to an active quarry.

scholarly journals “A Thousand Mounds”: Original Sites of Ancient Japan and Korea (Materials for Educational Course “Archaeology of Foreign Asia”)

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 9-21
Author(s):  
Irina S. Gnezdilova ◽  
Anastasiya L. Nesterkina ◽  
Elena A. Solovyeva
Keyword(s):  
Korean Peninsula ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Burial Mound ◽  
Ruling Elite ◽  
Cultural Traditions ◽  
Continental Population ◽  
Burial Grounds ◽  
Japanese Islands ◽  
Honshu Island ◽  
Grave Goods

Purpose. The term kofungun is used in Japan for the mounded tomb groups of the Kofun Period (3rd – 4th centuries), which corresponds to the concept of a burial mound complex. Packed tumuli clusters or senzuka-type burial mound groups are located mainly in the central part of Honshu Island. Similar burial grounds are also known in the South of the Korean Peninsula. This theme is associated with the importance that cultural contacts of island and continental population and their cultural traditions bring to the development of the region as a whole, and Japan and Korea separately. The aim of the research is to study groups of senzuka-type mounded burial groups in Japan and their analogies in Korea. Results. Packed tumuli clusters of Late Kofun are generally located in the center of Honshu Island. Common findings include sue and haji ware, armors and weapons, ornaments. Among the grave goods, a fairly noticeable number of items of Korean origin are found. Some parts of packed tumuli clusters are considered to belong to immigrant clans. Ceramic rice-cookers and Korean-type armors and weapons can often be found in such mounded tombs. Senzuka-type tumuli clusters found on the Korean Peninsula are located in the territory of the ancient Gaya state. The findings include hard ceramic pots, armors and weapons, ornaments, and so on. The Marisan tumuli cluster contains a special type of findings: some mounded tombs were decorated with ceramic figures similar to the Japanese haniwa. Conclusion. The appearance of large sized mounded tombs, surrounded by many small ones in the second half of the Kofun Period, may indicate the emergence of a broad social support of the ruling elite. The presence of items made on the territory of the Japanese islands using Korean technologies among the grave goods allows us to assume the resettlement of artisans from the Korean Peninsula to the Japanese islands. The materials of this research could be useful for students studying archaeology of East Asia.

scholarly journals Studies of Paleometallic Era Burial Monuments on the Korean Peninsula and the Japanese Islands

2021 ◽  
pp. 113-128
Author(s):  
Elena Solov'eva ◽  
Irina Gnezdilova ◽  
Anastasiya Nesterkina ◽  
Aleksandr Solov'ev
Keyword(s):  
Korean Peninsula ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Burial Mound ◽  
Central Japan ◽  
Similar Images ◽  
Burial Mounds ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Comparative Study ◽  
Japanese Islands

The study is focused on the cultural contacts between the population of the Korean Peninsula and that of the Japanese islands during the Paleometallic Era based on the materials of the mound-type burial monuments. The time span under study corresponds to Yayoi and Kofun periods in Japan and the Three Kingdoms period in Korea. Field studies of archaeological sites in the Republic of Korea and Japan allow identifying the shapes of barrow mounds characteristic of the Japanese islands solely as well as those found in both territories. In recent years, fragments of clay figures similar to the Japanese Haniva have been discovered at the monuments located on the Korean Peninsula. The comparative study of plot-figure ceramics allowed identifying similar images and plots: dwelling structures, boats, birds, deer, etc. The wooden intra-grave structures – wells and composite coffins used for burials – were found analogous. The use of wood for burials in ancient Japan has been attributed to the influence of migrants from the Korean Peninsula. The excavations of the Kyo-dong Songhyo-dong burial mound in the south of the Korean Peninsula have revealed traces of contacts with the population of the Japanese islands. The Kyo-dong Songhyo-dong burial ground belongs to the Japanese Senzuka burial monuments, which are burial mounds comprising hundreds or thousands of small circular mounds closely adjoi­ning each other. The similar sites found in central Japan and in the south of the Korean Peninsula attest to the close relationships between the two territories.

Rice and Social Differentiation on a Volcanic Island: An Archaeobotanical Investigation of Yerae-dong, Korea

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 475-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minkoo Kim ◽  
Ranyeong Oh ◽  
Moonbae Bang ◽  
Jeong-Wook Rha ◽  
Youjin Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Korean Peninsula ◽  
Social Hierarchy ◽  
Rice Cultivation ◽  
Social Differentiation ◽  
Volcanic Island ◽  
Exchange Networks ◽  
Local Elites ◽  
Foreign Objects ◽  
The People ◽  
Ancient States

This article presents evidence for prehistoric rice cultivation on the island of Jeju (Jejudo), Korea. It also discusses sociopolitical contexts in which the people of this island decided to incorporate rice into their lifeways. Although Jejudo is culturally closely related to the southern region of the Korean peninsula, the nearest landmass to the island, their environmental conditions are radically different. Jejudo is not suitable for intensive rice cultivation. Archaeobotanical research at Yerae-dong nonetheless confirmed that rice was consumed earlier than the emergence of institutionalized social hierarchy on the island. The evidence for status competition and exchange networks contemporaneous with rice remains raises the suggestion that rice was initially incorporated as an exotic and luxurious food, rather than a daily necessity. The earliest rice on Jejudo is unlikely to have been transferred to the island as a result of tributary trade between ancient states. Rather, this study demonstrated that the main agents of rice cultivation were the emergent local elites who attempted to express status and consolidate hierarchy with foreign objects.

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