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Shin-yama Kofun

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Explore Shin-yama Kofun, a keyhole-shaped imperial tomb candidate for Emperor Buretsu, revealing ancient burial practices.

Shin-yama Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tomb mound (kofun).
  • Part of the Mami Kofun Group in Nara Prefecture.
  • Designated an imperial tomb reference site.
  • Candidate for the 25th Emperor Buretsu.

What to see

  • The mound is about 126 meters long.
  • Rear part is 67 meters wide and 10 meters high.
  • Front part is about 66 meters wide.
  • A vertical stone chamber was found in the rear part.
  • Numerous grave goods were excavated.
  • 34 bronze mirrors were excavated.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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