Nara Pref. Square mound

Tanikubi Kofun

Tanigumi Kofun
LocationNara Pref.
ShapeSquare mound
Mound length38 m
PeriodLate 6th–early 7th c.
DesignationPrefectural Historic Site

Overview

A terminal-period tomb at Abe, Sakurai, designated a prefectural historic site and preserving a megalithic chamber.

Finds & research

A double-sleeved corridor-style chamber; details of the occupant and grave goods are unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A square mound about 38m north–south, 35m east–west, and 8.2m high (designated a Nara Prefectural Historic Site in 1958), dated to the late 6th to early 7th century, with a double-sleeved corridor chamber built of massive stones.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA; a Nara Prefectural Historic Site. The occupant is unknown.

Field notes

Official access information is limited; follow on-site preservation measures and signs.

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Sources

桜井市 指定文化財一覧(県指定・谷首古墳)奈良県 県指定文化財一覧(1958年3月20日指定)奈良県指定文化財調査票(現地の県教育委員会説明板を記録)

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