The Yanaida Nunōyama Kofun is located in the northwest part of Toyama prefecture, near the eastern base of Noto Peninsula and approximately two kilometers from the shore of Toyama Bay, at an elevation of approximately 25 meters above sea level. With a length of 107.5 meters, it is the largest "two conjoined rectangles" type tumulus zenpō-kōhō-fun [ja] (前方後方墳) on the Sea of Japan coast, and the 10th largest in the country. It was discovered only in 1998, and was excavated from 1998 to 2001. No haniwa or fukiishi were discovered , and the tumulus was found to have been robbed at some time in antiquity. The time of its construction is estimated to date from the end of the 3rd to the late 4th century, and there is no indication of who was buried in this tomb. Keyhole-shaped tombs are commonly attributed to a connection with the Yamato kingdom, whereas "two conjoined rectangle"-type tumuli are found more commonly in western Japan, where there is a connection to the Izumo Kingdom. From its size and its location near an ancient port, it has been speculated that this was the tomb of a powerful chief with connections through trade to both polities. [2]
Total length: 107.5 meters
Main Portion: 2-stages, 54 meter length x 53 meter width x 10 meter height
Keyway Portion: 2-stages, 53.5 meter length x 49 meter width x 6 meter height
The tumulus was constructed by partly cutting away the ground on a narrow terrace, such that the embankment volume is about 60% of the total volume of the tumulus. It is orientated to the north-northwest. The tumulus was surrounded by an amorphous moat measuring 5 to 18 meters wide and 1.2 to 1.2 meters deep. The tomb appears to be built on the site of a Yayoi period settlement, as Yayoi pottery has been found in the area. [2]
There is a smaller (25 meter diameter) circular tumulus [ja] (円墳) surrounded by a five-meter wide and 1.6 meter deep moat is located on the eastern rear side of the tomb. Details of its construction are unknown as it has not been excavated. [2]
^"柳田布尾山古墳". Cultural Heritage Online (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
^ abcdIsomura, Yukio; Sakai, Hideya (2012). (国指定史跡事典) National Historic Site Encyclopedia. 学生社. ISBN4311750404.(in Japanese)
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yanaida, nunōyama, kofun, 柳田布尾山古墳, kofun, burial, mound, located, yanaida, neighborhood, city, himi, toyama, hokuriku, region, japan, tumulus, been, protected, national, historic, site, since, 2001, 柳田布尾山古墳yanaida, nunooyama, kofunyanaida, nunooyama, kofunshow. Yanaida Nunōyama Kofun 柳田布尾山古墳 is a kofun burial mound located in the Yanaida neighborhood of the city of Himi Toyama in the Hokuriku region of Japan The tumulus has been protected as a National Historic Site since 2001 1 Yanaida Nunōyama Kofun柳田布尾山古墳Yanaida Nunooyama KofunYanaida Nunooyama KofunShow map of Toyama PrefectureYanaida Nunōyama Kofun Japan Show map of JapanLocationHimi Toyama JapanRegionHokuriku regionCoordinates36 49 24 N 136 59 27 E 36 82333 N 136 99083 E 36 82333 136 99083TypekofunHistoryFoundedlate 4th or early 5th century ADPeriodsKofun periodSite notesExcavation dates1998 2001Public accessYes park and museum National Historic Site of Japan Contents 1 Outline 2 Gallery 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksOutline editThe Yanaida Nunōyama Kofun is located in the northwest part of Toyama prefecture near the eastern base of Noto Peninsula and approximately two kilometers from the shore of Toyama Bay at an elevation of approximately 25 meters above sea level With a length of 107 5 meters it is the largest two conjoined rectangles type tumulus zenpō kōhō fun ja 前方後方墳 on the Sea of Japan coast and the 10th largest in the country It was discovered only in 1998 and was excavated from 1998 to 2001 No haniwa or fukiishi were discovered and the tumulus was found to have been robbed at some time in antiquity The time of its construction is estimated to date from the end of the 3rd to the late 4th century and there is no indication of who was buried in this tomb Keyhole shaped tombs are commonly attributed to a connection with the Yamato kingdom whereas two conjoined rectangle type tumuli are found more commonly in western Japan where there is a connection to the Izumo Kingdom From its size and its location near an ancient port it has been speculated that this was the tomb of a powerful chief with connections through trade to both polities 2 Total length 107 5 meters Main Portion 2 stages 54 meter length x 53 meter width x 10 meter height Keyway Portion 2 stages 53 5 meter length x 49 meter width x 6 meter height The tumulus was constructed by partly cutting away the ground on a narrow terrace such that the embankment volume is about 60 of the total volume of the tumulus It is orientated to the north northwest The tumulus was surrounded by an amorphous moat measuring 5 to 18 meters wide and 1 2 to 1 2 meters deep The tomb appears to be built on the site of a Yayoi period settlement as Yayoi pottery has been found in the area 2 There is a smaller 25 meter diameter circular tumulus ja 円墳 surrounded by a five meter wide and 1 6 meter deep moat is located on the eastern rear side of the tomb Details of its construction are unknown as it has not been excavated 2 The area is now open to the public as part of an archaeological park with a small museum It is about 10 minutes by car from Himi Station on the JR West Himi Line 2 Gallery edit nbsp From front looking toward rear nbsp From rear looking towards front nbsp Bridge across moat on east side nbsp No 2 tumulusSee also edit nbsp History portal nbsp Japan portal List of Historic Sites of Japan Toyama References edit 柳田布尾山古墳 Cultural Heritage Online in Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs Retrieved 25 December 2017 a b c d Isomura Yukio Sakai Hideya 2012 国指定史跡事典 National Historic Site Encyclopedia 学生社 ISBN 4311750404 in Japanese External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yanaida Nunooyama Kofun Toyama Tourist Information in Japanese Himi City official site in Japanese Cultural Heritage of Toyama in Japanese Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yanaida Nunōyama Kofun amp oldid 1182735164, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
