Kotozuka Kofun
Kotozuka Kofun (琴塚古墳, Kotozuka Kofun) is akofun burial mound located in what is now part of the city of Gifu, Gifu in the Chubu region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1934.[1]
琴塚古墳 | |
 Kotozuka Kofun | |
 .svg.png){kind=icon} Kotozuka Kofun  Kotozuka Kofun (Japan) | |
| Location | Gifu, Gifu, Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Chubu region |
| Coordinates | 35°25′05″N 136°48′52″E |
| Type | kofun |
| History | |
| Founded | late 4th century AD |
| Periods | Kofun |
| Site notes | |
| Ownership | National Historic Site |
| Public access | Yes |
Overview
The Kotozuka kofun is a keyhole-shaped kofun is located near the Nagara River near the border for the city of Gifu with the city of Kakamigahara. It is part of group of kofun, and is the third largest in Gifu Prefecture. The kofun has a three-tier structure with a double moat. The outer moat is mostly filled in, with traces remaining only in the northwest and east, but the inner moat is intact. The interior of the structure is unknown, as this kofun has never been excavated. Fukiishi and cylindrical haniwa have been found on the outside.
The total length of the kofun is 115 meters (194 meters including the outer moat) with a diameter of 69 meters and height of 10.5 meters for the circular portion. The rectangular portion has a width of 74.5 meters and height of 7.5 meters. The inner moat has a width of 18 to 20 meters and the outer moat a width of 7.2 meters, separated by a 14.5 meter wide embankment.
References
- "琴塚古墳" [Kotozuka Kofun] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs.
External links
- Gifu Prefecture home page (in Japanese)