Japan's ancient tombs eyed to become world heritage site

Japan's ancient tombs eyed to become world heritage site

A Sakai city official wearing a "haniwa" -- a clay figure produced during Japan's Kofun period in the 3rd to 6th centuries to decorate tombs for ritual use -- speaks to reporters in the western Japan city on May 14, 2019. Osaka Prefecture's Mozu-Furuichi tumulus clusters, including Sakai's Daisen Kofun, have been recommended for addition to the World Cultural Heritage list by an advisory panel of the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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