ποΈ Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan
UNESCO World Heritage Site of 49 ancient burial mounds in Osaka Prefecture
π Fast Facts
- 49 ancient burial mounds spanning the Kofun period (3rdβ6th centuries AD)
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019
- DaisenryΕ Kofun, the largest tomb in Japan, measures 486 metres in total length
- Located across two clusters in Sakai, Habikino, and Fujiidera cities in Osaka Prefecture
The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group comprises 49 ancient burial mounds constructed during the Kofun period (3rd to 6th centuries AD) in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019, this site represents one of the largest concentrations of kofun in Japan and offers significant insights into the social hierarchy, burial practices, and artistic expressions of ancient Japanese culture. The mounds serve as a material testimony to the emergence of powerful clans and the ...