Wakayama Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Terauchi No.18 Kofun

Also known as: Iwase Senzuka Terauchi District
LocationWakayama Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length30 m
PeriodLate 6th–Early 7th c.

Overview

Keyhole mound in the Terauchi district of the Iwase Senzuka National Special Historic Site, Wakayama City. The final keyhole mound in the entire complex (late 6th to early 7th century). Iwase-style stone chamber.

Finds & research

Details unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
Keyhole mound in the Terauchi district of the Iwase Senzuka group. The last keyhole mound built in the entire complex (late 6th to early 7th century), closing the sequence of 27 confirmed keyhole mounds. Has Iwase-style stone chamber features.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Protected as part of the Iwase Senzuka National Special Historic Site.

Field notes

Terminal-phase mound of the Iwase Senzuka complex. Adjacent to Wakayama Prefectural Kii Fudoki-no-Oka.

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Sources

和歌山市教育委員会岩橋千塚古墳群の概要(紀伊風土記の丘)和歌山県教育委員会(わかやまの文化財)

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