Myōkensan Kofun
Burial mound in Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Myōkensan Kofun (妙見山古墳) is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the Onishi neighborhood of the city of Imabari, Ehime on the island of Shikoku in Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2010.[1] It is the largest rectangular burial mound in Shikoku.
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妙見山古墳 | |
Location | Imabari, Ehime, Japan |
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Region | Shikoku region |
Coordinates | 34°3′31.39″N 132°55′50.97″E |
Altitude | 80 m (262 ft) |
Type | Kofun |
Length | 56m |
History | |
Founded | 5th century |
Periods | Kofun period |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1990-1993 |
Public access | Yes |
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