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Shiga Historic site

Kamezuka Kofun

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亀塚古墳 (野洲市)

Explore a unique scallop-shaped burial mound, part of a National Historic Site with ancient artifacts.

Kamezuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A scallop-shell shaped kofun, or ancient burial mound.
  • Part of the Oiwayama Kofun Group.
  • The kofun group is a National Historic Site.

What to see

  • A kofun built on an alluvial fan and natural levee.
  • The kofun has a moat.
  • Cylindrical haniwa have been excavated.
  • Morning glory-shaped haniwa have been excavated.
  • Figurative haniwa have been excavated.
  • Sue ware has been excavated.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Kamezuka Kofun Open in Google Maps

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