Residential ruins from the Yayoi period in Japan

Residential ruins from the Yayoi period in Japan

Pit Dwelling is an ancient form of residence where people dig a one meter deep hole underground and cover it with a roof, forming a dwelling called Pit Dwelling. This type of residence was used throughout Japan before the Yayoi period during the Wa period. Due to their semi underground structure, they are less affected by external temperatures, making them a very comfortable place to live: cool in summer and warm in winter.
Residential ruins from the Yayoi period in Japan

Residential ruins from the Yayoi period in Japan

Pit Dwelling is an ancient form of residence where people dig a one meter deep hole underground and cover it with a roof, forming a dwelling called Pit Dwelling. This type of residence was used throughout Japan before the Yayoi period during the Wa period. Due to their semi underground structure, they are less affected by external temperatures, making them a very comfortable place to live: cool in summer and warm in winter.