(96)西都原古墳群特集 ⑦ 姫塚

(202号墳・最後の前方後円墳)


(96) Special feature on the Saitobaru Kofun Tumulus Group (7) Hime-zuka (Mound No. 202, the last anterior-posterior round tomb)



西都原古墳群の中で最後に造られた前方後円墳


This is the last anterior-posterior round tomb built in the Saitobaru Kofun Group.



墳長57.3m、後円部直径34.4m・後円部高6.2-6.3m、

前方部幅約41.5m・前方部高5.4-5.7m
後円部・前方部とも二段築成
葺石なし盾形の周堀がめぐる



Mound length 57.3m, diameter of the posterior part 34.4m, height of the posterior part 6.2-6.3m, width of the anterior part approx. 41.5m, height of the anterior part 5.4-5.7m
Both the posterior and anterior sections were built in two stages.
Surrounded by a shield-shaped moat without thatched stones.



埋葬施設は後円部から木棺直葬
出土物は鉄刀・鉄鏃・玉類・須恵器



Direct burial in a wooden coffin from the rear circle.
Iron swords, iron arrowheads, jewels, and Sue ware were excavated.



築造はAC560-590年(6世紀後半)


Constructed in the late 6th century.




引用/古墳時代の南九州の雄「西都原古墳群」(東 憲章著・新泉社)・現地案内板


Reference: "The Saitobaru Kofun Tumulus Group," by Azuma Charter, published by Shinsensha in the Kofun period.



翻訳/Deep pro