Ōzuka-Senbōyama Sites
王塚・千坊山遺跡群 | |
Toyama, Japan | |
Region | Hokuriku region |
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Coordinates | 36°39′38″N 137°07′01″E / 36.66056°N 137.11694°E |
Type | settlement, kofun |
History | |
Founded | 3rd and 4th century AD |
Periods | Yayoi period |
Site notes | |
Public access | Yes (no facilities) |
Ōzuka-Senbōyama Sites (王塚・千坊山遺跡群) is a group of seven
Outline
The site is located in central
1. The Senbōyama Site (千坊山遺跡) (45,654 square meters) contains the ruins of a large
2. The Rokuji Kozuka Kofun (六治古塚墳墓) (2,490 square meters)is a rectangular "corner protruding" (Yosumi tosshutsugata funkyūbo) tumulus from the late Yayoi period. This style of tomb was previously found only in the San'in region of Japan. It is located in the southern margin of a river terrace at an elevation of 57 meters near the Senbōyama Site and is believed to be contemporary with that settlement . It measures 24.5 meters on each side, with a height of 5.1 meters, with the protruding portion 7.2 meters long and 10.6 meters wide. Many fragments of Yayoi pottery were found at the site. The presence of such a tomb at this location indicates as strong political and cultural connection with the San'in region, possibly the ancient Kingdom of Izumo.[3]
3. The Mukainozuka Kofun (向野塚墳墓) (1,896 square meters) is a late Yayoi to early Kofun period "two conjoined rectangle-shaped tumulus" (
4. The Tomisaki Kofungun (富崎墳墓群) (8,118 square meters) is a cluster of three late Yayoi period rectangular "corner protruding" tombs (Yosumi tosshutsugata funkyūbo) located on the right bank of the Yamadagawa River on the northern margin of Tomisaki hill at an elevation of about 70 meters. Mound No.1 is 21.7 meters on a side, with a height of 3 meters. Mound No.2 is estimated to be about the same size as Mound No.1, but it is extensively damaged. Both have moats. Mound No.3 is located 150 meters apart across a small valley and is slightly larger at 22 meters per side with a height of 3.9 meters, wth moats only on the sides. In each case, the protrusion has a length of 6 meters.[5]
5. The Tomisaki Chisato Kofungun (富崎千里古墳群) (27,651 square meters) is a necropolis built in the early Kofun period, of which 17 kofun (one keyhole shaped, one dome-shaped, and 15 rectangular-shaped) have thus far been discovered. It is located in the east margin of the Tomisaki Hills at an elevation of 55 meters. The necropolis is divided into a north group and a south group separated by a valley, but only the southern group is part of the National Historic Site. Mound No.9 is the only two conjoined-rectangle type tumulus in the group and is located at the highest elevation. It has a total length of 34 meters, with the anterior 14 meters long, 13.7 meters wide, 1.6 meters high, the posterior is 20 meters long, 19 meters wide, 4.1meters high, and the constricted part is 6.8 meters wide.
6. The Ōzuka Kofun (王塚古墳) (2,452 square meters) is one of the oldest and the fourth largest two conjoined rectangle-shaped kofun (
7. The Chokushizuka Kofun (勅使塚古墳) (27,651 square meters) is a large conjoined-rectangle style tumulus dating from the 3rd century. It measures 66 meters in total length, with a posterior portion 31 meters x 24 meters with height of 3.5 meters and an anterior portion of 35 meters x 37 meters (narrowing to 11 meters in the waist) and a height of 9 meters, with a partial moat. It was found to contain a rectangular burial chamber measuring 6.2 meters by 6.1 meters containing the remnants of a wooden sarcophagus and a large number of grave goods. These included red-coated Haji ware pottery, as well as pottery from the Kinai region. It is presumed to be the tomb of the chief who ruled the Nei district, along with the Ōzuka Kofun, which is 400 meters north of the valley.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "王塚・千坊山遺跡群". Cultural Heritage Online (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "千坊山遺跡" [Senbōyama Site] (in Japanese). Toyama City. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "六治古塚墳墓" [Rokuji Kozuka Kofun] (in Japanese). Toyama City. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "向野塚墳墓" [Mukainozuka Kofun] (in Japanese). Toyama City. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "富崎墳墓群" [Tomisaki Kofun cluster] (in Japanese). Toyama City. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "富崎千里古墳群" [Tomisaki Chisato Kofun cluster] (in Japanese). Toyama City. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "王塚古墳" [Ōzuka Kofun] (in Japanese). Toyama City. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "勅使塚古墳" [Chokushizuka Kofun] (in Japanese). Toyama City. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
External links
- Toyama City official site (in Japanese)