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Tomb Of Queen Himiko "Found"

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Tomb Of Queen Himiko "Found"

Postby Mulboyne » Mon Jun 01, 2009 11:20 pm

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[floatl]Image[/floatl]Telegraph: Tomb of legendary Japanese Queen Himiko found
Researchers from the National Museum of Japanese History presented a paper to the 75th annual meeting of the Japanese Archaeological Association on Sunday, claiming that evidence points to a burial mound in the town of Sakurai, near the ancient capital of Nara in central Japan, as the tomb of Queen Himiko. Archaeologists had previously claimed that the tomb, built in the traditional keyhole-shape design, was built in the fourth century and therefore too modern for Queen Himiko. But a team led by Professor Hideki Harunari has discovered new clay artefacts close to the site, which radiocarbon dating indicates were made between 240AD and 260AD. According to records from the Chinese court, with which the Yamatai kingdom had links, Queen Himiko died around 250 AD..."She is a very important part of Japanese history as she was the first queen, ruled for many years - although we do not know exactly how long - and has gone down in history as a very popular ruler," said Professor Harunari...more...

The Mainich quotes the association's director saying the findings are "not the common view of the association."
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Postby kagemusha » Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:38 am

Excavation of the tomb could settle that debate once and for all, although the Imperial Household Agency appear to have ruled that out.

"I would love to be able to excavate the tomb, but it is impossible to get permission because the agency says that our present emperor is descended from Queen Himiko," said Professor Harunari. "But I still believe the evidence fits and this is her tomb."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/5419986/Tomb-of-legendary-Japanese-Queen-Himiko-found.html
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