Nara Pref. Round mound

Monjuin-nishi Kofun

LocationNara Pref.
ShapeRound mound
Mound length25 m
PeriodMid-7th c.
DesignationSpecial Historic Site

Overview

A terminal-period tomb in the grounds of Abe Monju-in, Sakurai, designated a Special Historic Site and noted for its refined ashlar chamber.

Finds & research

A double-sleeved corridor-style chamber survives; no sarcophagus or grave goods are known, and the occupant is not securely identified.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
Reconstructed as a round mound about 25m across and dated to around the mid-7th century, with a double-sleeved corridor-style chamber of finely dressed granite ashlar. No sarcophagus or grave goods are known.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA; a Special Historic Site. The occupant is unknown, and attribution to the Abe clan is unconfirmed.

Field notes

Because it is within temple grounds, follow current admission guidance and posted signs.

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Sources

文化遺産オンライン 文殊院西古墳桜井市 安倍文殊院(文殊院西古墳)明日香村文化財調査研究紀要(墳丘径約25m)

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