Wakayama Pref. Round mound

Benzaitenyama Kofun

Also known as: Mukaiyama No.4 Kofun
LocationWakayama Pref.
ShapeRound mound
Mound length10 m
DesignationPrefectural Historic Site

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-flanked corridor chamber (~4.7m) with two cist coffins of crystalline schist.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A round mound on the ~30m spur running northwest from Mukaiyama (Mound 4 of the group), with a two-flanked corridor chamber (~4.7m) holding two cist coffins of crystalline 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 辨財天山古墳和歌山県 県指定記念物目録

Related kofun

Dainichizan No.35 Kofun (86m) Otani Kofun (70m) Shakano-koshi Kofun (86m) Maruyama Kofun (40m) Shimosato Kofun (45m) Hajikami Kofun
← Mukaiyama Kofun (Hidaka) Niizawa Senzuka Kofun No.126 →