Ie Udun tomb, Royal tomb in Shuri Ishimine, Japan
The Ie Udun tomb features a turtle shell design with an 11-meter width, 17-meter depth, and encompasses a garden within its 2,266 square meters.
Built in 1687 under the guidance of Chinese feng shui expert Tairō, the tomb served as a burial site for Prince Ie Choki and the Ryukyu royal family.
The tomb exemplifies the Kamekko-baka architectural style, representing traditional Okinawan burial practices and beliefs about protecting the deceased.
Located in Naha city, the tomb received repairs with concrete blocks after damages during the Okinawa War while maintaining its structural integrity.
The burial ground contains approximately 5,828 square meters granted during Prince Chōsaki's reign and received Important Cultural Property status in 1999.
Location: Naha
Inception: 1687
GPS coordinates: 26.22589,127.72561
Latest update: March 14, 2025 17:16
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