A clustered cemetery of keyhole, round, square, and other mounds. Following rescue excavations before development, it was preserved as a National Historic Site and can be visited from park paths.
Finds & research
A total of 126 foreign-derived objects, including links to the continent and Korean Peninsula, were identified among diverse gold ornaments, glassware, weapons, armor, and horse gear.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A vast cemetery of about 600 mounds across Kawanishicho and Kitakochicho, Kashihara. It spans the late 4th to late 6th century, especially the late 5th to early 6th, with about 130 mounds excavated.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum. The cemetery was designated a National Historic Site on 31 March 1976.
Field notes
The historic park is accessible; check Kashihara City for current exhibit and facility information.