Round mound (~21–24m) at Tenma, Aridagawa Town — a Wakayama Prefectural Historic Site. Wakayama Prefecture dates it to the early 7th century at the very end of the Kofun period, while Aridagawa Town describes it as a 7th-century Late Kofun mound; it is said to be the largest mound in the Aridagawa River basin, preserved within Fujinami Shrine precincts. Rare for its female occupant estimated at ~12 years of age; dental remains, ear rings, and glass beads were recovered.
Finds & research
Earrings, glass beads, and human teeth were found; dental analysis suggests a female around age twelve.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
Designated a Wakayama Prefectural Historic Site on 1 April 1958.
Archaeological view
It has a horizontal stone chamber built from large stones.
Field notes
In the grounds of Fujinami Shrine. Aridagawa Town gives access as about 5 minutes by car from the Arida IC of the Hanwa Expressway via Prefectural Road 22.