“How could such a long stone structure have been built here?” The \u767e\u9593\u77f3\u57a3 Stele stands before us. It is the largest stone structure within the Daikouchi Castle Ruins.
Let’s delve into the story of this impressive stele. The \u767e\u9593\u77f3\u57a3 Stele stretches approximately 180 meters. It is a testament to ancient engineering.
The stele is a “total stone mound” construction. Stones fill its interior. Gaps exist in parts of the stone mound. Water flows from these gaps. This suggests it may have been part of a water gate.
The \u767e\u9593\u77f3\u57a3 Stele sits on a mountain ridge. It has several tails and valleys. It was built on a hard rock base. The stele uses various sizes of rectangular stones. These stones are carefully stacked horizontally. They are balanced with their faces aligned. The structure curves in places. This likely accommodates the supporting rock base.
Smaller stones are more common where it curves. This may reflect subtle changes in the terrain. The stones tilt slightly inward toward the castle. The incline is steep around 70 to 80 degrees. Looking up, it resembles a vertical wall.
The \u767e\u9593\u77f3\u57a3 Stele suffered damage from heavy rains. This occurred in 1973, 1999, and 2003. Excavations and repairs followed. These efforts revealed much about the stele. The current appearance of the \u767e\u9593\u77f3\u57a3 Stele reflects these detailed investigations. It also shows careful restoration work.
For over 1350 years, the \u767e\u9593\u77f3\u57a3 Stele has endured. We must continue to protect and pass on this heritage. The \u767e\u9593\u77f3\u57a3 Stele is more than just stones. It is a story etched in time.