Wakayama Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Hajikami Kofun

Also known as: Hajikamihama Kofun
LocationWakayama Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Diameter of surviving rear moundabout 20m
PeriodAround the 5th century
DesignationPrefectural Historic Site

Overview

A keyhole mound in Hatsushima, Arita. A tradition links it to Prince Nagaya, but the chronology is incompatible and does not establish the archaeological occupant.

Finds & research

Bronze mirrors, stone pillow, straight sword, armor, Sue and Haji wares.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A small keyhole mound on a coastal dune, now surviving mainly at the base of its rear portion; it was excavated in 1908.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum. Designated a Wakayama Prefectural Historic Site in 1958.

Field notes

Inside an industrial site and normally closed; do not enter without permission.

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Sources

公的資料 Diameter of surviving rear mound有田市 椒古墳和歌山県指定文化財・記念物目録(和歌山県教育委員会・椒の古墳 昭和33年指定)

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