Kushiyama Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Tenri, Japan
The Kushiyama Kofun exhibits a keyhole-shaped design with surrounding moats and carefully constructed earthen mounds rising from the landscape of Nara Prefecture.
Dating from the fifth century, this burial structure represents the emergence of social hierarchies during Japan's tumulus construction period between 300 and 700 CE.
The burial mound contains clay figures called haniwa placed around its perimeter, following traditional practices of marking important graves during the Kofun period.
Located within the Yanagimoto Kofun Cluster, visitors can access the site through designated pathways that lead to multiple historical burial mounds in the area.
The construction method combines sandy and cohesive soil layers using the hanchiku technique, creating a stable structure that has endured for over 1500 years.
Location: Tenri
Architectural style: 双方中円墳
Part of: Yanagimoto Kofun Cluster
GPS coordinates: 34.55694,135.85194
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:11
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