Slope found in Itsukahara tumulus

Slope found in Itsukahara tumulus

KYOTO, Japan - A slope at Itsukahara tumulus (late 3rd century, keyhole-shaped tumulus) in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, is shown on Oct. 16, 2014. Muko City Center for Archaeological Operations announced that the slope was arranged in a similar manner to the Hashihaka tumulus in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. Some say Hashihaka is the tomb of Queen Himiko.

Remains of what appears to be Queen Himiko's palace found in Nara

Remains of what appears to be Queen Himiko's palace found in Nara

KASHIHARA, Japan - This photo taken Nov. 5, 2009, shows remains of a building structure (inside white borders at bottom) dating back to the early third century in western Japan's Nara Prefecture which could be a palace of legendary Japanese ruler Queen Himiko. The Hashihaka ancient burial mound, believed by some archaeologists to be the queen's tomb, is seen in the upper part of the photo.

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.

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. (Kyodo)

Slope found in Itsukahara tumulus

Slope found in Itsukahara tumulus

KYOTO, Japan - A slope at Itsukahara tumulus (late 3rd century, keyhole-shaped tumulus) in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, is shown on Oct. 16, 2014. Muko City Center for Archaeological Operations announced that the slope was arranged in a similar manner to the Hashihaka tumulus in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. Some say Hashihaka is the tomb of Queen Himiko. (Kyodo)

Remains of what appears to be Queen Himiko's palace found in Nara

Remains of what appears to be Queen Himiko's palace found in Nara

KASHIHARA, Japan - This photo taken Nov. 5, 2009, shows remains of a building structure (inside white borders at bottom) dating back to the early third century in western Japan's Nara Prefecture which could be a palace of legendary Japanese ruler Queen Himiko. The Hashihaka ancient burial mound, believed by some archaeologists to be the queen's tomb, is seen in the upper part of the photo. (Kyodo)