Nakatsuyama Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Fujiidera, Japan
Nakatsuyama Kofun is a keyhole-shaped burial mound in the ancient Japanese style with a rounded rear section and a square front portion. The entire structure spreads across a large area with clear pathways that allow visitors to explore the mound's form.
The burial mound was built in the 5th century and shows the advanced burial techniques of ancient Japanese peoples. This type of tomb remained in use across several centuries and marks a key period in the development of Japanese civilization.
The mound reflects the importance of burial practices in ancient Japanese society and the high status of those interred within. Visitors can see how the shape and scale directly expressed the power and wealth of the deceased.
The site is easy to navigate with marked pathways and information panels explaining the archaeology and history of the mound. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the ground is uneven and visitors often spend time exploring the various elevated areas.
The mound is part of a large cluster of ancient burial sites in the region that gained recognition from UNESCO in 2019. This network reveals how people at that time organized funerary practices on a massive scale across the landscape.
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