日吉矢上古墳, Ancient burial mound in Yokohama, Japan
The Hiyoshi-Yagami Kofun is an ancient burial mound constructed from earth with geometric patterns and underground chambers. The structure rises prominently across the elevated terrain where it stands, displaying the distinctive shape of these burial monuments.
This mound was built between the 4th and 5th centuries, a period when ancient Japanese society developed clear social hierarchies and powerful leaders. The burial monument reflects how these social changes were expressed through large-scale construction.
Ceramic figurines once positioned around this mound depicted soldiers, horses, and weapons from daily life. These pieces reveal how people of that era understood death and honored important members of their community.
You can reach the burial mound easily by train to Hiyoshi Station, with walking paths that lead around the site. Several observation points offer good views of the mound's shape and surrounding terrain from different angles.
This mound is part of a cluster of burial mounds with varying shapes and sizes spread across the area. Together they represent one of the more intact examples of ancient construction techniques from this period in the region.
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