Mie Pref. Scallop-shaped mound

Merazuka Kofun

Mihata Kofun Group
LocationMie Pref.
ShapeScallop-shaped mound
Mound length100 m
PeriodEarly 5th c.
DesignationNational Historic Site

Overview

~100m scallop-shaped mound in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture; the second largest in the National Historic Site Mihata Kofun Group after Umazuka Kofun (id:330). An early 5th-century chieftain's tomb of the Iga region. Viewable on the hiking course from Kintetsu Mihata Station.

Finds & research

Cylindrical and house-shaped haniwa were found.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
An approximately 100m scallop-shaped mound. The rear is three-tiered and the front two-tiered, with stone facing, moat, cylindrical haniwa, and house-shaped haniwa.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum. A principal mound of the Mihata group, designated a National Historic Site on 17 October 1978.

Field notes

Do not enter private land; follow on-site signs.

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Sources

名張市 美旗古墳群・個別解説名張市 名張学・女良塚古墳文化庁 国指定文化財等データベース 美旗古墳群

Related kofun

Umazuka Kofun (142m) Tonozuka Kofun (92m)
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