Takamatsuzuka Tomb, Circular burial mound in Asuka, Japan
The Takamatsuzuka Tomb measures 18 meters in diameter and 5 meters in height, featuring interior stone walls decorated with colored murals from the 7th century.
Constructed between 694 and 710 CE during the Fujiwara Palace period, the tomb was discovered in 1972 when local farmers attempted to create a storage space.
The interior walls display Chinese-influenced paintings of celestial bodies, mythological creatures, and human figures representing the fusion of Buddhist and Taoist elements.
The Takamatsuzuka Museum exhibits detailed replicas of the tomb murals and stone chamber, operating daily from 9:00 to 17:00 except during New Year holidays.
The western wall contains portraits of women wearing period clothing and hairstyles, providing direct evidence of fashion from the Asuka period.
Location: Asuka
Architectural style: circular kofun
Made from material: tuff
Part of: Asuka Historical National Government Park
Website: https://asuka-park.jp/tw/area/takamatsuzuka/midokoro/#midokoro02
GPS coordinates: 34.46222,135.80647
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
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