Osaka Pref. Round mound

Futamurozuka Kofun

Also known as: Takayasu Kofun Group
LocationOsaka Pref.
ShapeRound mound
Mound length20 m
PeriodLate 6th century
DesignationNational Historic Site

Overview

A rare twin-chamber tomb that typifies the Takayasu group; its 11m of joined chambers reflect the successive burials of a late cluster tomb.

Finds & research

Sarcophagus fragments, iron nails, two earrings, and Sue- and Haji-ware sherds.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
The only mound in the Takayasu group with a "twin-chamber" structure — two single-flanked corridor chambers joined front to back, totalling 11.2m. The mound is about 20m across and 5.1m high, built in the late 6th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum. A Yao City-designated Historic Site (2007), lying outside the designated area of the National Historic Site "Takayasu Senzuka Kofun Group."

Field notes

One mound of the Takayasu group; a Yao City site outside the national designation. Follow on-site signs.

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Sources

八尾市 史跡高安千塚古墳群保存活用計画八尾市 高安千塚古墳群二室塚古墳(Wikipedia)

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