Wakayama Pref. Round mound

Maruyama Kofun

(Kinokawa City)
LocationWakayama Pref.
ShapeRound mound
Mound length40 m
PeriodMid-5th c.
DesignationPrefectural Historic Site

Overview

A large round mound in Kinokawa City, about 40m in diameter and 7m high, with a box-shaped stone coffin; it is a Wakayama Prefectural Historic Site.

Finds & research

The box-shaped stone coffin yielded human remains, magatama, tubular and glass beads, and schist carvings in its main compartment, and armor and a straight sword in its subsidiary compartment. Cylindrical haniwa lined the mound foot.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A round mound in Kinokawa City, about 40m in diameter and 7m high, with a documented box-shaped stone coffin.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum. Designated a Wakayama Prefectural Historic Site in 1969.

Field notes

Private property; view from public roads and do not enter without permission.

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Sources

わかやまの文化財 丸山古墳(和歌山県教育委員会)紀の川市 古墳群(丸山古墳の築造時期)和歌山県指定文化財・記念物目録(丸山古墳 昭和44年指定)
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