Mie Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Takatsukayama Kofun

Also known as: Takatsukayama Kofun (Kuwana)
LocationMie Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length56 m
PeriodLate 4th century

Overview

A keyhole-shaped tumulus in Kitabetsusho, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture. Mound length 56m, height 5m at the rear-circle section. The front square portion faces southeast. Haniwa and Haji ware have been recovered. Estimated to date to the late 4th century, it is the largest keyhole mound in the Kuwana–Yokkaichi region.

Finds & research

Haniwa clay figures and Haji ware.

Field notes

About 15 minutes by car from central Kuwana City. The largest tumulus in northern Mie Prefecture.

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Sources

桑名市教育委員会Wikipedia
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