Archaeology News Aug 30, 2025

First confirmed artifacts from Emperor Nintoku’s 5th-century tomb in Japan

For the first time since the late 19th century, artifacts believed to originate from the Daisen Kofun burial mound, traditionally regarded as the tomb of Emperor Nintoku, have been confirmed and displayed in Japan...

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The Japan TimesJun 21, 2025
A Japanese research team has discovered what appears to be grave goods at Daisen Kofun, the country's largest ancient tumulus, in the city of Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/20/japan/grave-goods-discovery/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #emperornintoku #kofun #worldheritage #osaka
Japan team finds possible tomb artifacts at nation's largest ancient tumulus

An iron knife and pieces of armor have been confirmed to be from the keyhole-shaped grave mound, the team said.

The Japan Times