Stone chamber of ancient tomb in early Yamato dynasty unveiled
SAKURAI, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 22, 2009, shows the Sakurai Chausu-yama tomb mound near Japan's former capital of Nara. A red-colored stone chamber was excavated from the 200-meter-long keyhole-shaped tomb mound. The site is believed to be a nobleman's tomb from the early years of the Yamato dynasty, which ruled major parts of Japan from the third to seventh centuries. (Kyodo)
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- ILEA000657607
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- 2009/10/22 00:00:00
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- Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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