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Habikino, Japan

Minegazuka Kofun

Habikino, Japan

Minegazuka Kofun
Photo: KENPEI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Minegazuka Kofun is a zenpō-kōen-fun (keyhole-shaped burial mound) located in Habikino, Japan, constructed around 600 CE. This kofun exemplifies the distinctive architectural form characteristic of later kofun period tumuli, with its recognizable keyhole shape combining a circular mound with a rectangular platform. The site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage designation, reflecting its cultural and historical significance within Japan's archaeological heritage.

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

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