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[[File:Izena-dunchi-tomb.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The Izena dunchi tomb]]
*''Japanese'': 伊是名殿内の墓 ''(Izena dunchi no haka)''
The Izena dunchi tomb is a large [[Okinawan tomb]] in the Shintoshin area of [[Naha]], [[Okinawa Island|Okinawa]]. The family tomb of the ''[[jito (Ryukyu)|sôjitô]]'' (administrators) of [[Izena Island|Izena]] and [[Iheya Island]]s, it is one of a group of tombs officially recognized by the national government as an [[Important Cultural Property]]. It is believed to date to the 18th century.
The tomb is one of the largest "tortoise-shell tombs" ([[Okinawan language|O]]: ''kaami kuu nu baka'') in [[Okinawa prefecture]], covering some 660 square meters. It was dug into the side of a hill, and is surrounded with low stone walls on three sides, forming a small yard in front of the tomb. These walls are built in the ''aikata-zumi'' mode, and include two openings that provide access into the courtyard (one main entrance, and one smaller side entrance). A small hole in the ground on the left side of the courtyard, covered over in stones, was used to dispose of tools and other items used in funerary practices. A small shrine to a local deity is located on the right side of the courtyard.
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==References==
*Plaque on-site.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/33589085720/sizes/o/]
[[Category:Ryukyu]]
[[Category:Historic Buildings]]
[[Category:Edo Period]]
*''Japanese'': 伊是名殿内の墓 ''(Izena dunchi no haka)''
The Izena dunchi tomb is a large [[Okinawan tomb]] in the Shintoshin area of [[Naha]], [[Okinawa Island|Okinawa]]. The family tomb of the ''[[jito (Ryukyu)|sôjitô]]'' (administrators) of [[Izena Island|Izena]] and [[Iheya Island]]s, it is one of a group of tombs officially recognized by the national government as an [[Important Cultural Property]]. It is believed to date to the 18th century.
The tomb is one of the largest "tortoise-shell tombs" ([[Okinawan language|O]]: ''kaami kuu nu baka'') in [[Okinawa prefecture]], covering some 660 square meters. It was dug into the side of a hill, and is surrounded with low stone walls on three sides, forming a small yard in front of the tomb. These walls are built in the ''aikata-zumi'' mode, and include two openings that provide access into the courtyard (one main entrance, and one smaller side entrance). A small hole in the ground on the left side of the courtyard, covered over in stones, was used to dispose of tools and other items used in funerary practices. A small shrine to a local deity is located on the right side of the courtyard.
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==References==
*Plaque on-site.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/33589085720/sizes/o/]
[[Category:Ryukyu]]
[[Category:Historic Buildings]]
[[Category:Edo Period]]