Wakayama Pref. Round mound

Maruyama Kofun

Also known as: (Kinokawa City)
LocationWakayama Pref.
ShapeRound mound
Mound length42 m
Period6th c.

Overview

Large circular mound (~42m dia.) in Kinokawa City. A late Kofun-period mound with horizontal stone chamber, representative of the Kinokawa River basin.

Finds & research

Details unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
Large circular mound ~42m diameter. Located in Kinokawa City (former Kishigawa-cho). Estimated 6th-century construction. Contains a horizontal stone chamber; presumed to be the tomb of a local elite of the late Kofun period in the Kinokawa River basin.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA.

Field notes

Conveniently accessed along the Kintetsu Tawaramoto Line. Recommended combined with other historic sites in Kinokawa City.

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Sources

紀の川市教育委員会Wikipediaわかやまの文化財
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