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Kōriyama Nikiyama Burial Mound

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Explore an ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound from the 4th-5th century.

Kōriyama Nikiyama Burial Mound
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What it is

  • A Kofun (ancient burial mound) in Yamatokoriyama City.
  • Designated as a Koriyama Imperial Mausoleum Reference Site.
  • Dates to the late 4th to early 5th century.

What to see

  • A keyhole-shaped mound, 122.5 meters long.
  • Three-tiered mound construction.
  • Fukiishi and Haniwa (clay figures) on the mound surface.
  • A shield or horseshoe-shaped moat surrounds the mound.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Kōriyama Nikiyama Burial Mound Open in Google Maps

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