Osaka Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Kaibukiyama Kofun

LocationOsaka Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length130 m
PeriodLate 4th century
DesignationMunicipal Historic Site

Overview

The largest mound in the Kumeda group. It is a Kishiwada City Historic Site.

Finds & research

The rear burial was looted and damaged in the medieval period, but sarcophagus fragments, mirrors, bronze arrowheads, an iron helmet, and bracelet-shaped stone objects were identified.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A 130m keyhole mound with a 75m rear diameter in the Kumeda group at Ikejiri, Kishiwada, built in the late 4th century, with haniwa rows and a moat.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum; a Kishiwada City Historic Site.

Field notes

Partly maintained within Kumeda Park; use park routes and follow signs.

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Sources

岸和田市 久米田古墳群岸和田市 久米田古墳群説明板
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