Amenomiya Kofun Cluster
Amenomiya Kofun Group (雨の宮古墳群, Amenomiya kofun-gun) is a group of middle Kofun period keyhole-shaped tumuluii located in what is now part of the town of Nakanoto, Ishikawa in the Hokuriku region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1982.[1]
雨の宮古墳群 | |
 Amenomiya Kofun Group | |
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| Location | Nakanoto, Ishikawa, Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Hokuriku region |
| Coordinates | 36°58′15″N 136°51′38″E |
| Type | Kofun |
| History | |
| Founded | Kofun period |
| Site notes | |
| Ownership | National Historic Site |
| Public access | Yes |
Overview
The Amenomiya Kofun Group consists of 36 ancient tombs dating from the middle of the 4th century to the beginning of the 5th century centered on Mount Eikijo-san, 188-meter hill in Nakanoto. Tomb No.1, located on the highest elevation is the largest square-keyhole kofun in Ishikawa Prefecture, with a length of 64 meters. It is a two-stage tumulus and was covered with fukiishi. Tomb No.2 is a round keyhole-shaped tumulus with a length of 65 meters, located to the northeast of Tomb No.1. The site was excavated from 1992-1997, and numerous grave goods were recovered. The grave goods from Tomb No.1 included a bronze mirror, 165 metal artifacts, 34 jade beads, and fragments of lacquerware and pottery. These were collectively designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 2008.[2]
The site is preserved as an archaeological park, with a museum.
References
- "雨の宮古墳群" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs.
- "石川県雨の宮一号墳出土品" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs.
External links
- Ishikawa Prefectural information home page (in Japanese)
- Nakanoto town home page (in Japanese)