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Artifacts excavated from Hiraoirijozuka and excavation materials

Updated: October 29, 2018


Panoramic view of Nurijozuka

Hirao Iryujo Tomb ( )

 Near the border between Hirao, Inagi City and Asao Ward, Kawasaki City, Nyujozuka ( ) There is a mound called Zen contemplation ( ) Generally speaking, Meditation ( ) Entering the Saint ( ) This refers to the death of a person. Shingon Buddhism ( ) of Founder ( ) Kukai ( ) but, Meditation ( ) By entering Maitreya Bodhisattva ( ) of Welcome ( ) He preached the idea of waiting for the Lord, and through this teaching, middle ages ( ) Since then, in various places Esoteric Shingon Buddhism ( ) of Monk ( ) of Zen contemplation ( ) They will be alive. Sutra ( ) Then, they enter the mound and are buried. Maitreya Bodhisattva ( ) of Welcome ( ) I underwent rigorous training in order to await that.
Located in Hirao Nyujozuka ( ) In 1959, Excavations ( ) was held. Excavated ( ) One Stone monument ( ) From the characters, Astronomy ( ) On August 15, 1536, Long Notice ( ) The name monk ( ) but Zen contemplation ( ) It was revealed that the mound was a burial mound. The mound is about 10.8m on each side. square ( ) The inside of the mound is about 1.8m x 2.1m in size. Pillars are erected at the four corners of this area to create a wooden enclosed room. Zen contemplation ( ) It is believed that the training was carried out in the above-mentioned main body. Clay layer ( ) It was covered with sand and then topped off with more earth to create a mound.
Unearthed from a mound, thought to have been used for ritual purposes Knife ( ) One piece, brought over from China Copper coin ( ) 44 items, believed to have been used to build facilities in the main area Iron nail ( ) 7 points, Excavations ( ) A total of 103 items, including 51 documents, have been designated as Inagi City tangible cultural properties.

Excavated items from Hirao Irujozuka ( )

 Designated Nyujozuka ( ) of Excavated remains ( ) teeth, Copper coin ( ) 44 points, Iron nail ( ) 7 points, Iron knife ( ) 1 point for a total of 52 points.
Copper coin ( ) is from China Foreign currency ( ) in, Tang Dynasty coins ( )Song Dynasty coins ( )Ming coin ( ) There are some whose characters are difficult to read. Song Dynasty coins ( ) (10th to 13th centuries) are the most common Excavated ( ) These Copper coin ( ) teeth, Zen contemplation ( ) It is believed that it was used in the ceremony of the money ( ) of casting ( ) is not very popular, and most of it comes from China. Foreign currency ( ) This was the time when it was in circulation. Foreign currency ( ) of Zen contemplation ( ) It is believed to have been used in a ritual.
Iron nail ( ) is from the periphery of the main body Carbonization ( ) The pieces were found in a pile of wood, measuring between 8 and 13 centimetres in length. deterioration ( ) Although it has progressed considerably, square ( ) These nails are thought to have been used to build the main enclosure. Knife ( ) It is 24.5 centimeters long and 2 centimeters wide at its widest point, and is thought to have been used for rituals performed in the main part.

Excavation survey materials ( )

Held in August 1959 Excavations ( ) This is a document created by Rubbings of stone tablets ( ) 2 points, Ruins ( )Remains ( ) of Measurement drawing ( ) 14 originals, 33 research photographs, and two manuscript drafts, for a total of 51 items. Rubbings of stone tablets ( ) From the main part Excavated ( ) The nine Stone monument ( ) Two of the Stone monument ( ) of Rubbing ( ) One of them is Rubbings of stone tablets ( ) teeth," Astronomy ( ) Five years Heijin ( ) August 15th Naganobu Seal ( ) The priest who entered the temple ( ) "of Inscription ( ) It is engraved with Nyujozuka ( ) of Construction ( ) Age and Zen contemplation ( ) did Priest's name ( ) This is a valuable resource that explains the Measurement drawing ( ) , the entire mound Actual measurement diagram ( ) , Plan of the ruins ( ) , Soil layer cross section ( ) , Excavated remains ( ) ( Stone monument ( ) etc.) Floor Plan ( ) , Iron nail ( ) Actual measurement diagram ( ) etc. Survey photos are Nyujozuka ( ) Panoramic view, Soil layer ( ) cross section, Stone monument ( ) of Excavated ( ) situation, clay ( ) Layer state, Copper coin ( ) of Excavated ( ) The photos show the condition of the main body, the overall view of the main body, and the condition of the main body floor. The draft manuscript is thought to be a draft manuscript for the investigation report. Nyujozuka ( ) Location, size, facilities of the main department, Stone monument ( ) of Excavated ( ) The condition and other information are written on the pages. The total length is 15 pages with 400 characters. Excavations ( ) The materials are Artifacts excavated from Nyujozuka ( ) Along with the medieval Nyujozuka ( ) The reality and Excavations ( ) It is considered to be an indispensable and important source of information for understanding the current situation.

Inquiries about this page

Lifelong Learning Division, Education Department, Inagi City
2111 Higashi Naganuma, Inagi City, Tokyo
Phone: 042-377-2121 Fax: 042-379-0491

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