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1,500-year-old female shaman statue found in Japan tomb moat

Original: 1,500-year-old female shaman statue found in tomb moat in Japan https:// archaeologymag.com/2026/10/150 0-year-old-shama

Archaeologists in Japan have discovered a 1,500-year-old statue depicting a female shaman in the moat of an ancient tomb. The find sheds light on burial rituals and the role of female spiritual figures in early Japanese society. History and archaeology enthusiasts are sharing the discovery widely and discussing what it reveals about religious practices of the period.

Why now: The rare archaeological discovery offers new insight into ancient Japanese burial and shamanic practices.

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