Hisagozuka Kofun, Keyhole-shaped burial mound in Himeji, Japan.
Hisagozuka Kofun is a keyhole-shaped burial mound with a rectangular front section and a circular rear section. The mound rises in three tiers, with the rear circular portion reaching the greatest height.
Built during the early Kofun period, this burial mound reflects the importance of the person interred within it. Its size far surpassed contemporary tombs in the surrounding region.
The construction methods and size of this burial mound indicate the presence of advanced engineering skills and social hierarchies in ancient Japanese society.
The site is freely accessible at any time since it remains an open archaeological location. Approaching from nearby railway stations in Himeji provides the most convenient access.
Excavations revealed a stone burial chamber at the southern edge of the rear circular section. This discovery suggests the main burial space may have occupied a central position within the mound.
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