Saitama Gyoda's “Saitama Burial Mounds” to be designated as a National Historic Site First in East Japan on November 15 at 16:32
The “Saitama burial mounds” in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, built during the Kofun period, was designated as a national historic site for the first time in eastern Japan.
The “Saitama Burial Mounds” in Gyoda City was built in the Kofun period from the second half of the 5th century to the beginning of the 7th century, and is one of the most famous in the country. It is a group of old tombs.
Burial mounds are presumed to be the successive graves of the rulers who ruled the area at the time.
The Yamato administration and the local rulers of the time were engraved with texts indicating that the front and rear circles were all north-facing and regular, and that the excavated iron sword was serving the Yamato administration. The connection with the layer is understood, and it is historically high value.
In addition, it was recognized that it had worked for many years in local conservation and research activities, and it was reported that it was designated as a national special historic site by the National Cultural Council held on the 15th.
It is expected to be officially designated after February next year, and it is the first time in 67 years that burial mounds have been designated as a national special historic site in Eastern Japan.
“It ’s a great honor to be recognized for its historical value.” Talking