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Overview
Among the largest tombs on earth by mound length - an earthwork whose whole shape can only be seen from the air.
About this place
The Mozu Kofun Group (百舌鳥古墳群, Mozu Kofun-gun) is a group of kofun—megalithic tombs—in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Originally consisting of more than 100 tombs, fewer than 50% of the key-hole, round, and rectangular tombs remain. The Daisenryo Kofun (大仙陵古墳, Daisenryō kofun), the largest kofun in Japan, is believed to have been constructed over a period of 20 years in the mid 5th century during the Kofun Period. While it cannot be accurately confirmed, it is commonly accepted that the tomb was built for the late Emperor Nintoku. The Imperial Household Agency of Japan treats it as such.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：5th century Highlights / collection：486-metre keyhole-shaped tomb, Triple moat Genre：Outdoor art and land art, Antique art and Buddhist art
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