Mendorinagayama Kofun
| 免鳥長山古墳 | |
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Mendorinagayama Kofun
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| Location | Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan |
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| Region | Hokuriku region |
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| Type | kofun cluster |
| History | |
| Founded | 5th century AD |
| Periods | Kofun |
| Site notes | |
| Ownership | National Historic Site |
| Public access | Yes |
Mendorinagayama Kofun (免鳥長山古墳 Mendorinagayama Kofun?) is a group of kofun burial mounds located in what is now part of the city of Fukui in the Hokuriku region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2008.[1]
Overview
The kofun group is located on a hillside approximately 900 meters from the ocean, and consists of five tumuli, of which the largest is scallop-shaped and dates to the mid-5th century AD. The top was originally faced with fukiishi stones and had cylindrical haniwa, but was robbed in ancient times. Fragments of a stone sarcophagus and fragmentary grave goods have been found. Similar large-scale tombs of powerful local chieftains have been found in the Echizen area, but as a rule in inland regions, such as the Rokuroseyama Kofun Cluster and the Matsuoka Kofun Cluster. This tomb is one of the largest of its type in the Hokuriku region, and is unusual in that it was located so close to the coast.
The site
- Mendori No.1: This is a circular tumulus from the 5th century, with a diameter of 10 meters.
- Mendori No.2: This is a circular tumulus from the 5th century, with a diameter of 14.2 meters. Its opening has been open since ancient times, and per local folklore was a hideout for pirates.
- Mendori No.3: This is a circular tumulus from the 5th century, with a diameter of 10 meters.
- Mendori No.4: This is a circular tumulus from the 5th century, with a diameter of 28 meters.
- Mendori No.5: Also called the Mendorinagayama kofun: This is a scallop tumulus from the 5th century, with a length of 90 meters, and containing two burial chambers in its two-tier circular head.
See also
References
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External links
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- Fukui city home page (Japanese)
- Fukui Prefectural home page (Japanese)
