Nara - Ishibutai

Asuka - Ancient Capital

Ishibutai - Huge stones constuct an ancient tomb, its origins lost in time. Who built it and how was it done?

Each stone was carefully chosen and placed. The lower half of the structure lies underground.

An old postcard view of the tomb's rectangular interior. No mortar was used anywhere.

Is it a tomb? As Egypt has shown, monuments can have many purposes. This one is still a mystery.