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Ageshima Kofun

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Explore a 6th-century burial mound, a National Historic Site with unique burial facilities and artifacts.

Ageshima Kofun
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What it is

  • A circular burial mound, a tumulus.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Discovered in 1949.
  • Construction estimated to be in the mid-6th century.

What to see

  • A 15-meter diameter, 2-meter high mound.
  • Two burial facilities: a house-shaped stone coffin.
  • A pit-style stone chamber.
  • Excavated artifacts at Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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