# Monumental tombs and Yamato power (250)

URL: https://history-japan.com/timeline/250-monumental-tombs-and-yamato-power
Location: Japan
Categories: main-event

Around the third century, large keyhole-shaped tombs began to appear in the Kinai region and beyond. Their construction reflects growing political networks and the emergence of the Yamato court. The development was gradual, and tomb size alone cannot establish the borders of a unified state.

Ruler at the time: [Kofun period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/kofun-period)

## Sources
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kofun_period)