Tsukinowa Kofun, Circular burial mound in Misaki, Japan.
The Tsukinowa Kofun stands 10 meters tall with a diameter of 60 meters, featuring protective stones called fukiishi covering its slopes.
Archaeological excavations conducted in 1953 by Yoshirō Kondō documented 80,000 stones and revealed construction techniques from Japan's ancient Kofun period.
The circular burial structure reflects the social hierarchy and funeral practices of ancient Japanese society during the period between 250 and 538 CE.
Visitors can explore this archaeological site in Okayama Prefecture, which contains informative displays about ancient Japanese burial traditions.
The construction required precise engineering methods to stack 80,000 stones, demonstrating advanced architectural capabilities of ancient Japanese builders.
Location: Okayama Prefecture
Location: Kume district
Location: Misaki
Architectural style: circular kofun
GPS coordinates: 34.94185,134.10891
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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