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Makimuku Yazuka Kofun

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纒向矢塚古墳

Ancient burial mound, a National Historic Site, offers a glimpse into early Kofun period Japan.

Makimuku Yazuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A Makimuku-type keyhole-shaped tumulus.
  • Part of the Makimuku Kofun Group.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Burial date is before mid-3rd century.

What to see

  • A 96-meter long keyhole-shaped burial mound.
  • Posterior circular part is 64 meters in diameter.
  • Posterior circular part is 5 meters high.
  • Anterior rectangular part is 32 meters long.
  • Moat is 17-23 meters wide.
  • Excavated artifacts include Sue ware and Kawara ware.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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