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DAISEN KOFUN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 10, 2020
Japan eyes excavation of ancient Daisen Kofun tomb mound in Osaka
The site in Osaka Prefecture dates to the 5th century and is known as the mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, though debate continues over who was actually buried there.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2019
Japan's UNESCO sites struggle to cultivate cultural cachet while keeping urban bustle at bay
An observation deck on the 21st floor of Osaka's Sakai City Hall provides visitors with a bird's-eye view of the surrounding area. In the midst of the urban jungle a few kilometers away, a large patch of greenery in the distance looks out of place amid the sea of modern buildings, like a public park that managed to escape development.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2019
Ancient Osaka Prefecture tomb clusters added to UNESCO World Heritage list
UNESCO decided Saturday to add to the World Heritage list two tumulus clusters in western Japan, which represent an ancient burial system and the hierarchy of society at the time.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 14, 2019
UNESCO panel recommends adding Japan's Mozu-Furuichi tombs to World Heritage List
A UNESCO advisory panel has recommended adding two ancient tumulus clusters in western Japan, including the country's largest keyhole-shaped mound, to the World Cultural Heritage list, a government official said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 23, 2018
Stone pavement find at Daisen Kofun, Japan's largest ancient tomb, makes it 'overwhelmingly unique'
Excavation work at Emperor Nintoku's grave in Osaka Prefecture reveals one of its surrounding greenbelts, not just the tomb itself, was paved with stones.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Oct 16, 2018
First joint survey planned for Daisen Kofun, Japan's largest ancient tomb
The Imperial Household Agency said Monday it will jointly excavate Japan's largest ancient mounded tomb, together with a local government, for the first time.

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