"Gable Style Tombs"
These are just a few photos showing the Gable styles of tombs you could encounter on the Islands of Okinawa. I hope this will give you a better idea and understanding how the Okinawan People honor their family and ancestors.

This first tomb was built using the main features of the traditional gable type tomb that was first built.The gable tomb is the smallest type and is the second tomb design that was gave to the Okinawan people. This tomb is for cremation and is one of the smaller types.
The front of this one is designed with a more detailed front and top; more of a twenty-century touch.This tomb is for cremation but has the capability of taking on the old way also. As you will notice the front of these tombs also have a large area for guest that visit the tomb on special occasions.
This tomb gives you more of a side view of the gable style with a twenty-century design in the front. If you notice the top of the front entrance it gives of somewhat of the resemblance of the turtleback tomb.
These tombs are more than likely the tombs of the father and his four sons.You will find families with several sons build tombs of this type keeping the family together even after death.

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