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(2)Photos of paintings at ancient Kitora tomb released

KASHIHARA, Japan - A man with the head of a mouse is depicted in the painting on the north wall of the ancient Kitora tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture. The Cultural Affairs Agency on April 14 released infrared photos of the paintings found at the tomb, which is thought to have been a burial place for someone related to Emperor Temmu of the seventh century. (Kyodo)

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(1)Photos of paintings at ancient Kitora tomb released

KASHIHARA, Japan - A dragon is depicted in the painting on the east wall of the ancient Kitora tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture. The Cultural Affairs Agency on April 14 released infrared photos of the paintings at the tomb, which is thought to have been a burial place for someone related to Emperor Temmu of the seventh century. (Kyodo)

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(1)Bones, teeth, metal found at Kitora tomb

KASHIHARA, Japan - The photo released by the Culture Agency shows the floor of a stone chamber at the site of the ancient Kirora tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, where human bones and teeth as well as metal believed to be from a burial casket have been found. The Kitora tomb is thought to be the burial place of someone related to the seventh century Emperor Temmu. The National Research Institute for Cultural Properties said June 18 that the latest findings from its excavations are expected to provide clues to the person's identity. (Kyodo)