Kyoto Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Kurobe Choshiyama Kofun

LocationKyoto Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length105 m
PeriodEarly 5th c.
DesignationPrefectural Historic Site

Overview

A Kyoto Prefectural Historic Site interpreted as the next large chiefly tomb in Tango after Shinmeiyama.

Finds & research

Stone facing and cylindrical haniwa are documented. Because the mound is unexcavated, its burial facility and grave goods are unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A 105m keyhole mound at Kurobe, Yasaka-cho, Kyotango. Built in the early 5th century, it has documented stone facing and cylindrical haniwa. The mound survives well but has not been excavated.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum. It was designated a Kyoto Prefectural Historic Site on 15 April 1983.

Field notes

Because the mound is surrounded by farmland, follow on-site signs and do not enter private land.

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Sources

京丹後市の歴史学習資料京丹後市 指定文化財一覧

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