Wakayama Pref. Round mound

Benzaitenyama Kofun

Also known as: Mukaiyama No.4 Kofun
LocationWakayama Pref.
ShapeRound mound

Overview

A small mound at Ibaraki, Hidaka, holding coffins of green schist — the crystalline-schist culture of Kii alive in the Hidaka valley.

Finds & research

Two cist coffins of green schist.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A round mound on the ~30m spur running northwest from Mukaiyama (Mound 4 of the group), holding two cist coffins of green schist — said to be the only mound in the district retaining its round form.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Wakayama Prefectural Historic Site.

Field notes

Visited along the ridge together with Mukaiyama Kofun (id:701).

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Sources

わかやまの文化財古墳マップ

Related kofun

Tennotsuka Kofun (88m) Dainichizan No.35 Kofun (86m) Inbe Hachimanyama Kofun (70m) Otaniyama No.22 Kofun (68m) Otani Kofun (67m) Shakano-koshi Kofun (86m)
← Mukaiyama Kofun (Hidaka)