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Fukuoka Historic site

Ayatsuka Kofun

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Explore a large 7th-century circular burial mound with a unique stone chamber and coffin.

Ayatsuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A circular-shaped tumulus in Miyako, Fukuoka Prefecture.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Dates to the early 7th century.

What to see

  • A large circular tumulus with a surrounding moat.
  • A double-sleeved horizontal stone chamber.
  • Stone chamber opens to the south.
  • Stone chamber measures approximately 19 meters in length.
  • Large granite stones form the chamber.
  • A carved house-shaped stone coffin inside.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

福岡県京都郡みやこ町勝山黒田 Open in Google Maps

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