Wakayama Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Chijizuka Kofun

Also known as: Maeyama B67 Kofun
LocationWakayama Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length35 m
Period6th c.

Overview

34.5m keyhole mound (Maeyama B67) in the Iwase Senzuka National Special Historic Site, Wakayama City. Has a tsukuridashi protrusion on the north side of the narrowed section. Horizontal stone chamber; 6th century.

Finds & research

Details unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
34.5m keyhole mound (Maeyama B67). Rear circle 16.2m diameter, 4.5m high; front section 20.5m wide, 4.0m high. A raised platform (tsukuridashi) on the north side of the constricted section. Horizontal stone chamber; 6th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Protected as part of the Iwase Senzuka National Special Historic Site.

Field notes

About 15 min on foot from Kii Fudoki-no-Oka. Recommended with Shogunzuka and Gunchozuka Kofun.

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Sources

和歌山市教育委員会全国文化財総覧和歌山県立紀伊風土記の丘Wikipedia

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