Takaosan Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Numazu, Japan
Description
The Takaosan Kofun is an ancient burial mound in Numazu shaped like two conjoined rectangles forming a single ridge. The structure stretches about 60 meters long and rises several meters above the surrounding ground.
History
This mound dates to around 230 CE, when such structures were built as burial sites for important figures. It reflects the burial practices and coffin placements that were common during that early period.
Culture
This mound once served as the resting place of a leader, and the bronze mirrors and weapons discovered inside show how much power he held. Visitors today come to understand the importance of such figures in early Japanese society.
Practical
The site sits at the southern end of a ridge below Mount Ashitaka and can be reached fairly easily. Two Shinto shrines stand on the grounds and serve as helpful landmarks when exploring the burial mound.
Did you know?
Excavations found pottery from the Dako period, some made locally and others imported from distant regions. This mix reveals that trade connections and cultural links between different areas already existed back then.
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