Mie Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Teraotoji Kofun

Also known as: Takimura, Iga City
LocationMie Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length100 m
PeriodEarly 5th c.

Overview

~100m keyhole mound in Iga City. Third largest in the Iga area. The front section has been removed but the moat survives. Mie Prefectural Historic Site.

Finds & research

Details unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
~100m keyhole mound in Takimura, Iga City. Third largest in the Iga region after Mihakayama (188m) and Ishiyama (120m). The front section has been cut away but a surrounding moat is confirmed. Located in the northern Iga basin, estimated to date from the early 5th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Designated a Mie Prefectural Historic Site.

Field notes

Guided by the Iga Ueno Tourism Association. Free access.

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Sources

伊賀上野観光協会三重県教育委員会

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