Nara Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Hishiage Kofun

Also known as: Mausoleum of Oshisaka-no-Onakatsu-hime
LocationNara Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length219 m
PeriodEarly 5th c.

Overview

219m mound in Nara City. Designated as the mausoleum of Empress Iwa-no-hime, consort of Emperor Nintoku.Often considered alongside Daisen Kofun (Emperor Nintoku's mausoleum) in Osaka.

Finds & research

No excavation permitted under IHA mausoleum regulations. Internal structure and grave goods remain unknown. Exterior viewable from public paths.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
Actual occupant unknown. 219m mound in the Saki group.
Imperial Household Agency view
Managed by IHA as the mausoleum of Empress Iwa-no-hime, consort of Emperor Nintoku.
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Sources

宮内庁Wikipedia奈良市観光協会

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