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Japan

Nomoto Shōgunzuka Kofun

Japan

Nomoto Shōgunzuka Kofun
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Nomoto Shōgunzuka Kofun is a zenpō-kōen-fun (keyhole-shaped burial mound) located in Higashimatsuyama, Japan. This type of kofun, characterized by its distinctive front rectangular and rear circular sections, represents a significant form of funerary architecture from Japan's ancient period. The mound's formal design exemplifies the monumental burial practices of elite classes during the kofun era.

Movement

Type
kofun, zenpō-kōen-fun
Place
Japan

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