Imashirozuka Tomb believed to have been emperor's grave

OSAKA, Japan - What looks like a drainage pipe-like system features a large keyhole-shaped tomb mound in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture. Tha Takatsuki education board said on Feb. 17 that the tomb, apparently built in the early 6th century, is believed to be the grave of an emperor, judging by the sophisticated method used to protect burial accessories. The drainage system that prevented water from building up in its chamber and damaging burial accessories, it said.

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