Mie Pref. Square mound

Akeai Kofun

Square mound with projections
LocationMie Pref.
ShapeSquare mound
Mound length60 m
PeriodEarly 5th c.
DesignationNational Historic Site

Overview

A large square mound about 60m per side in Ano-cho, Tsu City, designated a National Historic Site in 1952. It has projections to the northeast and southwest, a form formerly called a square mound with paired projections. Shield- and parasol-shaped haniwa were collected. It is dated to the early 5th century.

Finds & research

Cylindrical and figural haniwa are documented; the unexcavated burial facility remains unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A two-tiered square mound about 60m per side and 8.5m high, with rectangular projections on opposite sides, dated to the early 5th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum. Designated a National Historic Site on 11 October 1952.

Field notes

Follow protected boundaries and on-site signs.

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Sources

三重県 明合古墳津市 明合古墳

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