Hyogo Pref. Round mound

Kuwansuzuka Kofun

Also known as: Tamaoka Kofun Group
LocationHyogo Pref.
ShapeRound mound
Mound length35 m
Period5th c.

Overview

A round mound beside Tamaoka Kofun in Tamaoka Historic Park, Kasai. Its armored burial evokes the kin who supported the chieftain of the Nehime legend.

Finds & research

Summit cist; riveted cuirass, swords, spear, axes; rooster and other figural haniwa.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A two-tiered round mound ~35m across with a projection, stone paving, and haniwa rows, built in the 5th century alongside Tamaoka Kofun (id:586). Its summit cist (much robbed) yielded a riveted cuirass, swords, a spear, and axes; the projection produced rooster and other figural haniwa.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Included in the National Historic Site "Tamaoka Kofun Group" (initial designation 1943; this mound added later).

Field notes

Freely visitable in Tamaoka Historic Park. The pin is approximate within the park.

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Sources

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