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Mozu-Furuichi Kofun

Osaka · Sakai · Contemporary Art

Japanese name: 百舌鳥・古市古墳群

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WHAT TO DOMozu-Furuichi Kofun

The tomb of Emperor Nintoku runs 486 metres. Among the largest graves in the world.

WHEREOsaka

Senshu · Sakai

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The tomb of Emperor Nintoku runs 486 metres. Among the largest graves in the world.

About this place

The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group - Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan - is the collective name for a group of 45 sites and 49 tumuli in Sakai, Habikino and Fujiidera, Osaka Prefecture. It is included in the Mozu Kofun Group and the Furuichi Kofun Group. It was formally inscribed as a World Cultural Heritage Site at the 43rd World Heritage Committee on July 6, 2019. The name is also abbreviated to "Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group."

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Founded / opened:5th century Designation:World Cultural Heritage Site, Historic Site

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