Nara Pref. Square mound

Kusahaka Kofun

Also known as: Karato Kofun
LocationNara Pref.
ShapeSquare mound
Mound length27 m
PeriodMid-7th c.
DesignationNational Historic Site

Overview

A terminal-period tomb at Tani, Sakurai, designated a National Historic Site and preserving an ashlar chamber and house-shaped sarcophagus.

Finds & research

A corridor-style chamber and hollowed-out house-shaped sarcophagus survive; the occupant is unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A square mound about 27m across, dated to the mid-7th century, with a granite ashlar corridor chamber and an hollowed-out house-shaped tuff sarcophagus.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA; a National Historic Site. The occupant is unknown.

Field notes

Follow posted guidance for preservation measures and access.

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Sources

文化遺産オンライン(文化庁)桜井市 指定文化財一覧

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