What other travelers are saying about Tamaudun Mausoleum
This UNESCO site was the burial place of the Kings of Ryoku. There's an exhibition all about the site and pictures of the urns containing the remains of the kings. The chambers themselves are not open as the doors are locked and cordoned off. So you can only see the area in front of the chambers.
There is a reconstructed guard house that was the living space of the guardians of the site.
I guess they should think about introducing a combination ticket. I am not sure if this place is as well known as the castle itself. The exhibition is a great and necessary compliment to the tombs itself. It is so kind of the staff to share it with the tourists.
And agree if things could be made more engaging.
Despite the paid entrance, I was disappointed because at the mausoleum, all you see is the stone facade of the tomb structures. I expected a limited view inside or at least through a glass display.
There is an exhibition at the entrance but like a museum, and only limited English titles.
We entered to historical site and saw the re-entombed structures. One can see the different stones used to construct the walls facing north. After WWII this area was damaged and the colors of the reconstructed rooms was lighter in color.
The west rooms were for the final remains of the kings. The central rooms were for the placing the remains before the washing of the bones. The west room was for the rest of the family members.
The site has been used since 1501.
