Kai Chōshizuka Kofun, Keyhole-shaped burial mound in Shimosone, Kofu, Japan.
Kai Chōshizuka Kofun is an ancient burial mound with a distinctive keyhole shape found in Kofu. It comprises a circular rear section and a rectangular front portion that define its unique form.
This monument was built in the late 4th century and ranks among the oldest surviving examples of its type. It demonstrates how powerful families honored their deceased during that era.
The site reveals burial customs of ancient times through objects that archaeologists have uncovered over the years. Visitors can sense how important these burial mounds were to the communities that built them.
The mound sits within a park where visitors can freely explore the grounds. A nearby museum displays objects that were recovered during excavations.
Hidden within the rear section is a stone chamber that archaeologists found filled with wooden objects used in ancient rituals. Such wooden finds are rare because they typically decay over time.
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