(1)Undisturbed treasures found in tumulus in Hyogo Pref.

(1)Undisturbed treasures found in tumulus in Hyogo Pref.

KOBE, Japan - Aerial photo shows an ancient tumulus, named Chasuriyama, in Wadayama, Hyogo Prefecture, which has turned out to be one of the largest burial mounds in the Kinki region and contains numerous artifacts. The tumulus was built in the early part of the 5th century and has a diameter of about 86 meters.

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