Daisen Kofun
Sakai-ku, Japan
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Daisen Kofun is a monumental burial mound located in Sakai-ku, Japan, and represents the zenpō-kōen-fun architectural style—a distinctive keyhole-shaped tumulus form characteristic of Japanese imperial tombs. Built around 500 CE, it rises to a height of 39.8 meters, making it one of the most imposing kofun structures. The monument serves as an imperial mausoleum and is designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, underscoring its significance as a testament to the architectural and cultural practices of ancient Japan.
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- Built
- Type
- kofun, zenpō-kōen-fun, imperial mausoleum
- Heritage
- part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Height
- 39.8 m
- Place
- Sakai-ku, Japan
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