Bakuya Kofun

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. How long is Bakuya Kofun?220 meters (720 feet)
2. What is the location?Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
3. What is the period of construction?Kofun period, likely early 6th century CE
4. How big is Bakuya Kofun?Bakuya Kofun is about 220 meters long, making it one of the largest tombs in Japan. That's longer than a football field.
5. Why does Bakuya Kofun look like a keyhole?The keyhole shape comes from combining a round mound and a rectangular front. It may symbolize the link between heaven and earth, and show the ruler's power.

Zenpō-kōen funfun: The Japanese term for a keyhole-shaped tomb mound, characterized by a square front and round back.
Yamato polity: The ruling power structure in Japan during the Kofun and Asuka periods, centered around the Yamato clan.
Ancestor veneration: The practice of honoring and worshipping deceased ancestors, often believed to influence the living.