Osaka Pref. Tumulus cluster

Shinoda Senzuka Kofun Group

LocationOsaka Pref.
ShapeTumulus cluster
Typical round-mound diameter in groupabout 10–20m
Period6th century
DesignationNot designated

Overview

A clustered cemetery spread across the Shinodayama hills in northern Izumi. Izumi City's cultural-property plan records more than 100 mounds. The name Senzuka denotes a great many tombs; no source was found proving that the actual total exceeded one thousand.

Finds & research

Investigations are recorded for multiple mounds, but no official synthesis supporting blanket claims about finds from the whole group was verified in this review. Chambers and finds from individual mounds remain for further research.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A large Late Kofun-period clustered cemetery of more than 100 mounds on the Shinodayama hills. Mound forms, burial facilities, and survival vary.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an Imperial Household Agency mausoleum. It is an archaeological site in Izumi City; no evidence was found that the entire group has historic-site designation.

Field notes

The hills include a Self-Defense Force training area and other restricted land, so visitors must remain on public roads and in areas explicitly open to the public.

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Sources

公的資料 Typical round-mound diameter in group和泉市 文化財保存活用地域計画全国遺跡報告総覧 信太千塚古墳群

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