Ishibutai Kofun
Stone megalithic tumulus near Nara, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ishibutai kofun (石舞台古墳) is a stone kofun or tumulus of the Asuka period in the east of Shimanoshō, Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The kofun is believed to be the tomb of Soga no Umako. It occupies an area of 27 m2 (291 sq ft), and is the largest known megalithic structure in Japan.[1] The kofun is also known as the Ishibutoya (石太屋) Kofun.[2] It is located 5 km from Tanzan Shrine.[3]
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石舞台古墳 (in Japanese) | |
Alternative name | Ishibutoya Kofun |
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Location | Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan |
Region | Kansai |
Coordinates | 34°28′0.7″N 135°49′34.1″E |
Type | Tomb |
Area | 27 m2 (291 sq ft) |
History | |
Periods | Asuka period |
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