Arida, Wakayama Keyhole-shaped mound

Hajikami Kofun

Also known as: Hajikami-no-Kofun
LocationArida, Wakayama
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Diameter of surviving rear moundabout 20m
PeriodAround the 5th c.
DesignationPrefectural Historic Site

Overview

A keyhole mound in Hatsushima-cho, Arida City. A tradition links it to Prince Nagaya, but this is incompatible with the mound's date, and he is not regarded as its archaeological occupant.

Finds & research

Bronze mirrors, stone pillow, straight sword, armor, Haji ware, and other items.

Official status & archaeological view

Official status
Designated a Wakayama Prefectural Historic Site in 1958.
Archaeological view
A small keyhole mound on a coastal dune, now surviving mainly at the base of its rear portion; it was excavated in 1908.

Field notes

Inside an industrial site and normally closed; do not enter without permission.

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Sources

和歌山県教育委員会 紀州のあけぼのと古代人有田市 椒古墳和歌山県指定文化財・記念物目録(和歌山県教育委員会・椒の古墳 昭和33年指定)有田市 椒古墳(県指定文化財)ふるさと散歩奈良文化財研究所 なぶんけんブログ もうひとつの「長屋王墓」

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