The Mozu Tombs, also known as kofuns, a word for ancient burial mounds, are some of the most incredible ancient structures in the world, and yet they are widely unknown. Located in Sakai City, on terraced land overlooking the Osaka Bay, the kofun are found in numerous shapes and sizes and in various patterns.
Although more than 20,000 were built in Japan, around 100 kofuns were built in this region, yet only 50 remain today, with some being simple circles and squares in shape, but the most enigmatic type are these enormous keyhole-shaped kofuns, built for elite burials of this ancient society.
The largest and most famous example is Daisen Kofun, the supposed tomb of Emperor Nintoku. Watch this video to learn more and please subscribe!
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