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Saga Historic site

Kurisōzui Burial Mound

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Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, a significant historical site in Saga Prefecture.

Kurisōzui Burial Mound
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus, Kurisozoi Kofun.
  • Designated a Saga Prefecture historic site.
  • Discovered in 1980.
  • Built around the late 3rd to 4th century.

What to see

  • The tumulus is 108.5 meters long.
  • Rear circular part is 62.2 meters in diameter.
  • Front square part is 42.8 meters wide.
  • A vertical stone chamber covered with clay.
  • Stone chamber sealed with three sandstone ceiling stones.
  • Excavated items include a Banryukyo mirror, beads, and a knife.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Kurisōzui Burial Mound Open in Google Maps

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