Ōmaruyama Kofun

Ōmaruyama Kofun (大丸山古墳, Ōmaruyama Kofun) is a 4th century Kofun period keyhole-shaped tumulus located in what is now part of the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi in the Chubu region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2013.[1]

Ōmaruyama Kofun

大丸山古墳
Ōmaruyama Kofun Ōmaruyama Kofun (Japan)
Location	Kōfu, Yamanashi, Japan
Region	Chūbu region
Coordinates	35°35′36″N 138°34′49″E
Type	Kofun
History
Founded	Kofun period
Site notes
Ownership	National Historic Site
Public access	Yes

Artifacts from the Ōmaruyama Kofun

Overview

The site is located on the southeastern edge of the Kōfu Basin on the ridge of a 310 meter mountain which extends to the left bank of the Fuefuki River. The area has a high concentration of Kofun period remains, and is located immediately above the Chōshizuka Kofun - Maruyamazuka Kofun The Ōmaruyama Kofun was discovered in 1920, and was found to have an overall length of 105 meters, with a circular portion diameter of 48 meters, aligned in along an east-west axis, taking advantage of the natural topography. The site was excavated in 1970 and again in 1976, during which time the burial chamber was uncovered and found to be a peculiar two-tied structure with length of 2.2 meters and width of 0.8 meters. The interior of the sarcophagus was painted in red, and contained the remains of an adult man and woman along with many burial goods. These included an almost intact set of armor made from iron plates, iron weapons and swords, agricultural implements, three bronze mirrors, beads and jewelry. Many of the excavated artifacts are now preserved at the Tokyo National Museum.

See also

• List of Historic Sites of Japan (Yamanashi)

References

1. "大丸山古墳" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs.

External links

Media related to Ōmaruyama Kofun at Wikimedia Commons