Nagayama Kofun
Sakai-ku, Japan
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Nagayama Kofun is a zenpō-kōen-fun (keyhole-shaped tumulus) located in Sakai-ku, Japan, dating to around 500 CE. This monumental burial mound exemplifies the distinctive architectural form characteristic of the Kofun period, featuring the characteristic keyhole silhouette with a rectangular front section and circular rear chamber. The site is recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its historical and archaeological significance within Japan's ancient burial traditions.
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- Built
- Type
- kofun, zenpō-kōen-fun
- Heritage
- part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Place
- Sakai-ku, Japan
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