Wakayama Pref. Round mound

Kirimezaki-Tsukaana Kofun

Also known as: Sakiyama No.14 Kofun
LocationWakayama Pref.
ShapeRound mound
Mound length20 m
PeriodLate 6th c.
DesignationPrefectural Historic Site

Overview

A chieftain's tomb on the terrace above Cape Kirime — a highlight of the prefecture's official kofun-touring routes on the Hidaka coast.

Finds & research

Corridor chamber (main room 2.65m deep, 2.25m high). Grave goods: comma-beads, tubular beads, cut-crystal beads, silver ear rings, cups, pedestal cups, a spouted jar, and a knife.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A round mound ~20m across of the late 6th century with an open chamber (2.65m deep) — the sole survivor of the dozen-strong Sakiyama group, and Inami Town's largest and best-preserved late kofun.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Wakayama Prefectural Historic Site.

Field notes

At Shimada, Inami; the chamber can be viewed from its opening.

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Sources

印南町 切目崎塚穴わかやまの文化財 切目崎塚穴

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