The Jomon Period is the earliest historical era of Japanese history which began around 14500 BCE, coinciding with the Neolithic Period in Europe and Asia, and ended around 300 BCE when the Yayoi Period began. The name Jomon, meaning 'cord marked' or 'patterned', comes from the style of pottery made during that time. Although the entire period is called Jomon, various phases can be identified based on the style and intended use of the pottery.
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c. 14500 BCE - c. 300 BCEJomon Period in Japan.
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14500 BCE - 5000 BCEThe Incipient phase of the Jomon Period, earliest known pottery in the world made during this time.
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10000 BCEThe Ice Age ends and land bridges recede leaving groups of people on an island that is to become Japan.
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5000 BCE - 3000 BCEThe Early phase of the Jomon Period.
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3000 BCE - 1000 BCEThe Middle phase of the Jomon Period.
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1000 BCE - 300 BCEThe Late phase of the Jomon Period, rice farming and metalworking are brought to Japan.
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300 BCEThe transition to the Yayoi Period.
