THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
March 21, 2022 at 16:05 JST
The stone chamber of the Takamatsuzuka burial mound. Seen in the background is the north wall, where "Genbu," or Black Turtle of the North, is depicted. (Provided by the Asuka village board of education)
ASUKA, Nara Prefecture—Colorful murals uncovered at the Takamatsuzuka burial mound here in what was dubbed “the great discovery of the century” could still reveal their mysteries 50 years after they were found. [Read More]
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