Kyoto Pref. Round mound

Nanjo Kofun

Also known as: Otokuni Kofun Group
LocationKyoto Pref.
ShapeRound mound
Mound length24 m
Period5th c.

Overview

One of the 13 mounds of the Otokuni Historic Site in Mozume, Muko — a round mound beside the keyhole lineage, completing the group's diversity.

Finds & research

Iron sword, Sue ware, haniwa, stone paving.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A round mound ~23.5m across with stone paving, built in the 5th century after Igenoyama (id:286). Its burial, likely a direct coffin interment, was looted; an iron sword, Sue ware, and haniwa survive.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Added to the National Historic Site "Otokuni Kofun Group" in 2016.

Field notes

In the urban area; combine with Mozume-Kurumazuka (id:296).

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Sources

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Igenoyama Kofun (128m) Itsukahara Kofun (91m) Chohouji Minamihara Kofun (62m) Moto-Inari Kofun (94m) Terado Otsuka Kofun (98m) Tennonomori Kofun (83m)
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