Mesahozuka Kofun
Saito, Japan
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Mesahozuka Kofun is a zenpō-kōen-fun (keyhole-shaped burial mound) located in Saito, Japan, dating to around 500 CE. This imperial mausoleum exemplifies the distinctive architectural form of large kofun tumuli constructed during Japan's Kofun period, characterized by the characteristic keyhole shape when viewed from above—combining a circular mound with a rectangular platform. The site functions as a reference point for understanding the monumental funerary practices and engineering capabilities of early Japanese societies during this era.
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- Built
- Type
- kofun, zenpō-kōen-fun, imperial mausoleum/tomb reference site
- Place
- Saito, Japan
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