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

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

KOBE, Japan - Photo shows iron tools and helmets discovered at an ancient tumulus, named Chasuriyama, in Wadayama, Hyogo Prefecture. Some 200 iron items, including swords and helmets, and numerous accessories have so far been found in the tumulus, which is the first undisturbed circular mound in the country that has a diameter of more than 80 meters.

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