I live near a university, and on the campus, there is a large burial mound, “kofun” in Japanese. It goes back to the 4th and 5th centuries, about 1600 years ago. Who built it? Who is buried in it? I’m not sure that we know the answers to these questions, but last year, the university started digging a hole for a new building near the burial mound. They stopped when they found some very old pottery and stones. They are learning more about the people who made it and how they lived. I like my neighborhood because it has a lot of history. People keep finding out more about history here every year. What about your neighborhood? Is there any history under the ground near your house?   (127 words)

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