Minezuka Kofun, Circular burial mound in Tenri, Japan.
Minezuka Kofun features a round-shaped burial structure within the Somanouchi Kofun Cluster, representing burial practices from the final stage of the Kofun period.
The construction of this circular burial mound occurred around 700 AD, during a time when Japanese society maintained specific interment customs for different social classes.
The structure contains architectural elements that reflect the funeral practices and social organization of ancient Japanese communities during the late Kofun period.
Located at coordinates 34.593958, 135.849242, the burial mound forms part of an archaeological complex that researchers and visitors can examine through guided tours.
Archaeological investigations at Minezuka Kofun have uncovered specific artifacts that demonstrate the connection between burial methods and social status in ancient Japan.
Location: Tenri
Inception: 7 century
Architectural style: circular kofun
Part of: Somanouchi Kofun Cluster
GPS coordinates: 34.59396,135.84924
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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