Habikino / Fujiidera, Osaka Square mound

Tsukiana Kofun

LocationHabikino / Fujiidera, Osaka
ShapeSquare mound
Mound length54 m
PeriodEarly 7th c.

Overview

Terminal-period square mound in Habikino City.Built near the end of the Kofun period (early 7th century). As Buddhism spread and cremation became common in the 7th century, monumental tomb construction faded. This mound stands near that historical turning point.

Finds & research

The 54m square mound with moat and outer embankment contains a double-aisle horizontal stone chamber (main chamber ~4m × 2m) with a house-shaped tuff stone coffin — an important indicator of 7th-century coffin culture.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
Square mound approx. 54m per side. Early 7th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not managed by IHA.
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Sources

Wikipedia羽曳野市

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