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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 Site of 49 ancient burial mounds in Osaka Prefecture


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 23:45

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019
  • Comprises 49 ancient burial mounds (kofun) spanning the 3rd to 6th centuries AD
  • Located in Osaka Prefecture, across Sakai City, Habikino, and Fujiidera
  • Largest kofun in Japan is Daisenryō Kofun at 486 metres in length

The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group represents one of the largest concentrations of ancient burial mounds in Japan, comprising 49 ...

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