Japanese archaeologists believe they have identified the final resting place of the legendary shaman queen Himiko, who ruled the Yamatai kingdom in the third century. The ancient tomb in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, was constructed in traditional keyhole style denoting someone of very high rank, and an analysis of artifacts unearthed from near the earthen mound found that they were made between 240 and 260. Himiko, according to Chinese records, died around 250.

However, conclusive proof is unlikely as Imperial Household Agency has forbidden any excavation of the tomb itself on grounds that it is designated as an imperial burial ground.

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