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Samita Takarazuka Kofun

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佐味田宝塚古墳

See a large, ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, a National Historic Site with important artifacts.

Samita Takarazuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A kofun, an ancient burial mound, in Nara Prefecture.
  • Designated a National Historic Site.
  • Constructed between the late 4th and early 5th centuries.
  • First keyhole-shaped tumulus in the Uma Mi region.

What to see

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus, 111.5 meters long.
  • The rear circular part has a 60-meter diameter.
  • Excavated artifacts are National Important Cultural Properties.
  • Approximately 36 bronze mirrors were found in 1882.
  • A large house-patterned mirror, 22.9 cm in diameter.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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