Nagatsuka Kofun
Nagatsuka Kofun (長塚古墳, Nagatsuka Kofun) is akofun burial mound located in what is now part of the city of Kani, Gifu in the Chubu region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1956.[1]
長塚古墳 | |
 Nagatsuka Kofun | |
 .svg.png){kind=icon} Nagatsuka Kofun  Nagatsuka Kofun (Japan) | |
| Location | Kani, Gifu, Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Chubu region |
| Coordinates | 35°25′52″N 137°04′07″E |
| Type | kofun |
| History | |
| Founded | late 4th century AD |
| Periods | Kofun |
| Site notes | |
| Ownership | National Historic Site |
| Public access | Yes |
Overview
The Nagatsuka Kofun is a two-stage keyhole-shaped kofun located at an altitude of 10 meters on a river terrace between the Kiso River and its tributary the Kanogawa River. It was excavated by the Kani City Department of Education from 1995-1997. The tomb was found to be 72 meters long, with a circular portion 38.4 meters in diameter, 7 meters high, with a 33.6 meter width for its rectangular portion. Neither fukiishi or haniwa were discovered. The construction of this tomb was estimated from the survey result in the latter half of the 4th century.
References
- "長塚古墳" [Nagatsuka Kofun] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs.
External links
- Gifu Prefecture home page (in Japanese)