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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan
UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising 49 ancient burial mounds in Osaka Prefecture


🕐 3 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 06:10

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

๐Ÿ“‹ Fast Facts
  • 49 ancient burial mounds built during the Kofun period (3rd to 6th centuries AD)
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2019
  • Located across two clusters in Sakai, Habikino, and Fujiidera cities, Osaka Prefecture
  • Includes Daisenryล Kofun, Japan's largest keyhole-shaped tomb at 486 meters long

The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group comprises 49 ancient burial mounds (kofun) scattered across Osaka Prefecture, representing one of the ...

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