Nara Pref. Tumulus cluster

Tamakiyama Kofun Group

LocationNara Pref.
ShapeTumulus cluster
Largest member: No. 2 length75m
PeriodEarly–late 6th century
DesignationNational Historic Site

Overview

A cemetery built successively through the 6th century.

Finds & research

Horizontal chambers yielded rich assemblages including horse gear, a ring-pommel sword, and beads.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
Three keyhole mounds at Anashi, Sakurai. No. 2 (75m per Agency for Cultural Affairs DB) dates to the early 6th century, No. 1 (~53m) to the middle, and No. 3 (~50m, mostly lost to soil extraction in 1958) to the late 6th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum. It comprises three keyhole mounds designated a National Historic Site in 1978.

Field notes

Observe National Historic Site boundaries and on-site signs; do not enter private land.

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Sources

公的資料 Largest member: No. 2 length文化庁 国指定文化財等データベース 珠城山古墳(2号墳75m・1号墳53m)奈良文化財研究所 国史跡珠城山古墳橿原考古学研究所附属博物館 珠城山古墳群

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