# Jomon Period — WHE Definition Discussion (1-14430) **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [March 2, 2016, 10:42am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/jomon-period-whe-definition-discussion-1-14430/17320 "2016-03-02T10:42:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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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. * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Jomon\_Period/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Jomon_Period/)._ * * * **Join the Conversation** - What questions has this left you with? - Which part did you find most interesting, and why? - Is there anything you'd change or add? Is there anything you'd like to ask about this definition? Ask away — and if you spot something that should be covered, that's useful to know too. ---
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