Mie Pref. Scallop-shaped mound

Takarazuka No.2 Kofun

LocationMie Pref.
ShapeScallop-shaped mound
Mound length90 m
PeriodEarly 5th c.
DesignationNational Historic Site

Overview

~90m scallop-shell mound in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture. Located north of Takarazuka No.1 (id:326), jointly designated as the National Historic Site "Takarazuka Kofun." Early 5th century.

Finds & research

Details unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A scallop-shaped mound about 90m long and 10.5m high, dated to the early 5th century after Takarazuka No. 1. It was initially designated as a round mound; later research established its scallop form.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum. Designated a National Historic Site with No. 1 on 25 April 1932.

Field notes

Follow paths and signs in the historic-site park.

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Sources

松阪市 宝塚古墳三重県教育委員会 宝塚古墳文化庁 国指定文化財等データベース 宝塚古墳松阪市 はにわ通信・2号墳の高さ

Related kofun

Takarazuka No.1 Kofun (111m)
← Takarazuka No.1 Kofun Mihakayama Kofun →