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Kita-ku, Japan

Itasuke Kofun

Kita-ku, Japan

Itasuke Kofun
Photo: Saigen Jiro · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Itasuke Kofun is a zenpō-kōen-fun (keyhole-shaped burial mound) located in Kita-ku, Japan, and designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This type of kofun, characterized by its distinctive keyhole form combining a circular and rectangular section, represents a significant architectural tradition of ancient Japan's tumulus culture.

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Type
kofun, zenpō-kōen-fun
Heritage
part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Place
Kita-ku, Japan

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