Toriya Misanzai Kofun
Kashihara, Japan
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Toriya Misanzai Kofun is a zenpō-kōen-fun—a keyhole-shaped burial mound—located in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. This imperial mausoleum represents the distinctive architectural form that emerged during Japan's Kofun period, characterized by its front rectangular section and rear circular mound, which together create the recognizable keyhole silhouette when viewed from above. As a designated imperial tomb, it reflects the monumental funerary practices of ancient Japan's ruling class.
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- Type
- kofun, zenpō-kōen-fun, imperial mausoleum
- Place
- Kashihara, Japan
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