Osaka Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Maruyama Kofun (Kaizuka)

LocationOsaka Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length70 m
PeriodLate 4th c.

Overview

An early keyhole mound overlooking the southern Izumi plain at Jizodo, Kaizuka. Its crown-shaped haniwa still bespeaks the local chieftain's authority.

Finds & research

Cylindrical, morning-glory, and crown-shaped haniwa (city property); burial unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A keyhole mound ~70m long (or 72m; rear circle ~43m, three tiers), built in the late 4th century — the Izumi region's leading early tomb after Mayuyama (id:120). The burial is unknown; finds include a nationally rare crown-shaped haniwa (city property).
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. National Historic Site (1956).

Field notes

South of Minami Elementary School; view from the perimeter.

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Sources

Wikipedia貝塚市

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