Tōhoku History Museum facts for kids
| 東北歴史博物館 | |
Tōhoku History Museum
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| Established | 9 October 1999 |
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| Location | 1-21-1 Takasaki, Tagajō-shi, Miyagi-ken, Japan |
The Tōhoku History Museum (東北歴史博物館, Tōhoku Rekishi Hakubutsukan) is a cool place to visit in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It's a museum that holds many amazing objects. These items were found during special digs, called excavations. They come from the ancient site of Tagajō and other old places in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
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Discover the Tōhoku History Museum
The Tōhoku History Museum opened its doors on October 9, 1999. It is a fantastic spot to learn about the long history of the Tōhoku area. The museum helps us understand how people lived a very long time ago.
Amazing Finds from the Past
The museum shows off many items found by archaeologists. These experts dig up and study things from the past. Some of the most interesting finds include ancient tools and art.
Special Jade Axes
Among the treasures are two very old jade axes. Jade is a beautiful green stone.
- One jade axe was found in Kizukuri, Aomori Prefecture.
- Another jade axe was found in Niisato, Iwate Prefecture.
These axes are from the Jōmon period. This was a time in Japanese history that started about 10,000 BC. Both of these jade axes are so important that they are called Important Cultural Properties. This means they are very special and protected by Japan.
See also
- Site of Tagajō
- Japanese museums
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