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πŸ›οΈ Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan

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πŸ›οΈ Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan
UNESCO World Heritage burial mounds of the Kofun period


🕐 3 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 19:31

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πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • 49 ancient burial mounds spanning the Kofun period (3rd–6th centuries AD)
  • Located across two clusters in Sakai, Habikino, and Fujiidera cities, Osaka Prefecture
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2019
  • Largest concentration of kofun in Japan, representing elite burial practices and social hierarchy

The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group comprises 49 monumental burial mounds built during the Kofun period (3rd to 6th centuries ...

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