Chitose Kurumazuka Kofun

The Chitose Kurumazuka Kofun presents a distinct structure with a total length of 82 meters, featuring both square and circular sections connected in a keyhole formation.

Constructed during the first half of the 6th century, this burial mound stands as the largest tomb structure within the Tamba region of Kyoto Prefecture.

The burial chamber contains undiscovered artifacts and remains, while the mound's exterior originally displayed rows of cylindrical haniwa figures and decorative stones.

The archaeological site maintains two concentric moats around its perimeter, with the inner moat remaining visible in the current landscape.

Analysis revealed that the clay materials used for the site's haniwa figures originated from the Shinike Hanawa Production Site in Takatsuki, connecting it to Yamato leadership.

Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun

GPS coordinates: 35.05703,135.57061

Latest update: March 8, 2025 01:38