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Fukuoka Historic site

Takehara Kofun

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竹原古墳

See rare, well-preserved ancient wall paintings inside a circular burial mound from 1956.

Takehara Kofun
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What it is

  • A decorated tumulus, a circular burial mound.
  • Discovered in March 1956.
  • Designated a National Historic Site in February 1957.

What to see

  • A two-tiered burial mound, 17.5 meters in diameter.
  • A stone chamber, 6.7 meters long.
  • Excellent wall paintings inside the chamber.
  • Paintings depict fans, dragons, and a person with a horse.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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