Slope found in Itsukahara tumulus

Slope found in Itsukahara tumulus

KYOTO, Japan - A slope at Itsukahara tumulus (late 3rd century, keyhole-shaped tumulus) in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, is shown on Oct. 16, 2014. Muko City Center for Archaeological Operations announced that the slope was arranged in a similar manner to the Hashihaka tumulus in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. Some say Hashihaka is the tomb of Queen Himiko. (Kyodo)

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