Nishiyama Kita Kofun
西山北古墳
Explore Nishiyama Kita Kofun, Awaji Island's largest ancient stone burial chamber, a significant historical site.
What it is
- A kofun, an ancient burial mound.
- Presumed to be a circular tomb (Enpun).
- Designated a Minamiawaji City Historic Site.
- Constructed around the late 6th century.
What to see
- The largest existing stone chamber on Awaji Island.
- A burial chamber of the Ryosode-shiki Yokoana-shiki Sekishitsu type.
- The stone chamber opens to the south.
- Tomb diameter estimated at 15 or 20 meters.
- Stone chamber total length is 8.02 meters.
- Inner chamber maximum height is 2.68 meters.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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