Tsukuriyama Kofun

造山古墳 (岡山市)
tomb in Okayama
#17 in Okayama / #906 in Japan
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by Saigen Jiro
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Tsukuriyama Kofun, located in Okayama, Japan, is a notable keyhole-shaped burial mound from the Kofun period, which dates roughly from the 3rd to the 7th century. This kofun is one of the largest in the region, reflecting the significant status of the individual buried within. The mound's distinctive shape, which resembles a keyhole when viewed from above, is typical of the era and is thought to symbolize a connection between the earthly realm and the afterlife.


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