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Kurozuka Kofun

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黒塚古墳

Explore a 3rd-century keyhole-shaped burial mound with rare, well-preserved artifacts.

Kurozuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture.
  • Part of the Oyamato Kofun Group.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Built in the late 3rd century.

What to see

  • The 130-meter-long keyhole-shaped tumulus.
  • A vertical pit-style stone burial chamber.
  • Excavated artifacts are Important Cultural Properties.
  • A group of 34 bronze mirrors, including rare types.
  • Numerous grave goods like weapons and armor.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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