Hakayama Kofun
Habikino, Japan
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Hakayama Kofun is a zenpō-kōen-fun (keyhole-shaped burial mound) located in Habikino, Japan, built around 500 CE. This type of kofun—a monumental earthen tumulus characteristic of ancient and classical Japan—features the distinctive keyhole form, with a circular burial chamber connected to a rectangular forecourt. The site is designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its archaeological and cultural significance in understanding Japan's prehistoric funerary practices and social organization.
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- Built
- Type
- kofun, zenpō-kōen-fun
- Heritage
- part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Place
- Habikino, Japan
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