Tomio-Maruyama Kofun, Circular burial mound in Nara, Japan.
The Tomio-Maruyama Kofun measures 86 meters in diameter and reaches 10 meters in height, featuring a clay-packed burial chamber in its upper section.
Dating back to the 5th century, this burial mound contains artifacts including a 237-centimeter iron sword and a shield-shaped bronze mirror from the late Kofun period.
The excavated shield-shaped mirror with daryumon design depicts a mythological dragon-like beast, representing advanced metalworking techniques of ancient Japanese craftsmen.
Visitors can access the burial mound site in Maruyama, Owada-cho district of Nara City, where archaeological excavations continue since 2018.
The tomb revealed Japan's largest iron sword and a bronze mirror measuring 64 centimeters long, both considered national treasure class artifacts.
Location: Nara
Inception: 4 century
Architectural style: circular kofun
GPS coordinates: 34.66649,135.75213
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:50
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