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Gojō Nekozuka Kofun

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Ancient tomb with unique artifacts, offering a glimpse into Japan's Kofun period history.

Gojō Nekozuka Kofun
Nankou Oronain (as36… CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A square-shaped kofun, an ancient burial mound.
  • Designated as a Nara Prefecture historic site.
  • Part of the Kōchi Kofun group.
  • Known for unique excavated artifacts.

What to see

  • Mound measures 27 meters per side and 5 meters high.
  • Haniwa surrounded the mound surface.
  • Fukiishi stones covered the slopes.
  • A 5.17-meter long pit-style stone chamber.
  • Excavated gilt bronze helmet of Mongolian bowl-shaped type.
  • Excavated tools include pliers, hammers, chisels, and anvils.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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