Teppōyama Kofun

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Teppōyama Kofun, Keyhole-shaped burial mound in Gyoda, Japan.

The Teppōyama burial mound features a distinctive keyhole layout with a circular rear section measuring 67 meters in diameter and 11.7 meters in height.

Construction of this ancient tomb dates to the 6th century AD, during a period of significant political development in the Kanto region of Japan.

The tomb structure, part of the Sakitama Kofun Cluster, demonstrates the burial practices of high-ranking individuals during Japan's Kofun period.

Visitors can access the archaeological site throughout the year and observe the external features of this burial mound within its natural surroundings.

Recent ground-penetrating radar studies indicate the presence of a horizontal stone chamber on the eastern side of the circular section.

Location: Gyoda

Inception: 6 century

Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun

Part of: Sakitama Kofun Cluster

GPS coordinates: 36.12381,139.47821

Latest update: March 26, 2025 21:38

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