Initial Joumon (jan 1, 8000 BC – jan 1, 5000 BC)
Description:
Climate warming caused raised sea levels, as well as an increase in the food supply which was derived from the sea as well as hunting and gathering. Evidence of this diet is found in large shell mounds.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 8000 BC
jan 1, 5000 BC
~ 3001 years