長原古墳群, Archaeological burial mounds in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Nagahara Kofungun is a collection of over 100 ancient burial mounds scattered across the landscape in circular and keyhole-shaped forms. The site displays the diversity of burial structures from different periods of the Kofun era.
The mounds were built between the 3rd and 7th centuries, a period of significant change in Japanese society. This era marks the development of increasingly complex burial rituals and tomb construction methods.
The mounds reveal social hierarchy through their varying sizes and shapes, showing how ancient society was organized. Visitors can see how burial practices reflected the importance of different individuals in the community.
The site is accessible through nearby transportation connections and has walking paths to explore the various mounds. Sturdy footwear is recommended as the terrain is uneven and climbing the mound slopes may be necessary.
Some mounds contain secondary burials and grave goods that reveal how the deceased were honored by their families. These finds help researchers understand what objects people believed were important for the afterlife.
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