Nara Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Makimuku Katsuyama Kofun

LocationNara Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length115 m
PeriodLate 3rd c.

Overview

The largest in the Makimuku group (115m). Located close to Hashihaka Kofun.May predate Hashihaka Kofun.

Finds & research

Surveys as part of the Makimuku national historic site designation (2013). Burial facility presumed to be wooden outer coffin (mokkaku) style, but details are unknown. Some alteration from agricultural consolidation but mound form survives. Significance is primarily in scale — the largest (115m) of the Makimuku group.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
One of the larger mounds in the Makimuku group. Dated to late 3rd century, showing the development of the Makimuku keyhole form.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not managed by IHA.
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Sources

Wikipedia桜井市観光協会桜井市纒向学研究センター文化庁 国指定文化財等データベース

Related kofun

Hashihaka Kofun (280m) Nishitonozuka Kofun (230m) Higashitonozuka Kofun (139m) Andonzan Kofun (242m) Shibuyamukaiyama Kofun (300m) Kurozuka Kofun (130m)
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