Otani Kofun (Kyotango City)
大谷古墳
Ancient burial mound with rare human remains and treasures, offering a glimpse into 5th-century Japan.
What it is
- A scallop-shaped keyhole-shaped tumulus.
- Built in the first half of the 5th century.
- Discovered during an archaeological survey in 1987.
- Original site is now part of a factory.
What to see
- A park with a quarter-scale restoration of the tumulus.
- Excavated stone coffin and artifacts are cultural properties.
- Complete human remains of an adult female were found.
- Three sacred treasures: a mirror, a jewel, and a sword.
- Tumulus has a total length of 32 meters.
- Posterior circular part has a diameter of 26 meters.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Otani Kofun (Kyotango City) Open in Google Maps
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