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7th century Kashihara-shi, Mise-cho
This is a large stone structure approximately 11 meters in length, 8 meters in width, and 4.7 meters In height. The upper surface is flat, with a shallow trough and two square holes. Attempted explanations are various for example, that it was a monument to commemorate the missionary and social activist Kobo Daishi who undertook the work of constructing the Masuda Pond; that it was an ancient tomb; or that it was a platform for star divination but its actual purpose remains a mystery. At present, the stone bears lattice-shaped indentations around its base which testify to the process used in flattening the outer surfaces.
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