新芦屋古墳

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新芦屋古墳, Square burial mound in Suita, Japan

The Shin-Ashiya Kofun measures 20 meters on each side and contains a wooden chamber with a stone sarcophagus in its burial facility.

The burial mound, discovered during residential development in 1978, dates back to the early 7th century and underwent emergency excavation by Suita City Board of Education.

Archaeological findings from the tomb include horse equipment, gold and silver rings, iron swords, beads, Sue pottery, and Haji ware, indicating complex funeral practices.

The artifacts recovered from Shin-Ashiya Kofun are currently displayed at the Suita City Museum, located in Kishibe-kita district of Suita City.

This tomb represents the only known example in Japan of a wooden chamber burial facility containing a stone sarcophagus from the Kofun period.

Location: Suita

Architectural style: square kofun

GPS coordinates: 34.80178,135.55144

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06

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