Yashima no Misasagi, Imperial burial mound in Nara, Japan
The Yashima no Misasagi stands as a significant kofun burial structure within the historical landscape of Nara Prefecture at coordinates 34°38'50.302N, 135°50'29.911E.
Built in 805, this imperial mausoleum holds great importance as the final resting place of Prince Sawara, connecting to the early Japanese imperial lineage.
The burial mound represents traditional Japanese entombment practices, where elevated earth formations housed the remains of imperial family members.
The Imperial Household Agency maintains strict preservation protocols for the site, limiting access and preventing development work in the surrounding area.
The mausoleum exists among 31 imperial tombs located in Nara Prefecture, forming part of Japan's largest concentration of royal burial grounds.
Location: Nara
Inception: 805
GPS coordinates: 34.64731,135.84164
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07
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