Scientific dating suggests Nara ancient tomb is Queen Himiko's

Scientific dating suggests Nara ancient tomb is Queen Himiko's

OSAKA, Japan - This file photo shows the Hashihaka tomb in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, which recent research suggests could be that of the mysterious female ruler Queen Himiko who died in the third century after ruling over Japan's legendary Yamatai Kingdom.

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