Grand Mausoleum of Yondarim
The Grand Mausoleum of Yondarim is the official resting place of all deceased God-Emperors of Yondarim. Originally constructed in the 12th century BCE, shortly after the mythical Koriik allegedly took the throne of the Imperial Dynasty, the Mausoleum has been repeatedly reconstructed and improved over the past three thousand years. Today, the Grand Mausoleum and its grounds encompass an area of approximately ten square kilometres just outside Yondarim's capital city of K'Yeerok.
Officially, the Grand Mausoleum of Yondarim was constructed by Koriik's successor, Lagraak, to memorialise the deceased God-Emperor. Archaeological evidence is scarce, as the site is considered among the most sacred of the Imperial Faith and scientific examinations are strictly forbidden. However, evidence has been found through carbon-dating similar sites and examining ancient records that indicates a mausoleum of some description was constructed at the site approximately three thousand years ago, lining up with the ascension of Koriik to the throne.
The main Mausoleum structure is a two-tiered circular structure, with an exterior blue and white facade of stone pillars supporting a golden dome atop the second tier. This structure is the resting place of the deceased God-Emperors of Yondarim, of which there are well over one hundred. Public entry to the main Mausoleum structure is strictly prohibited, with only the occasional noble or foreign dignitary permitted entry. State funerals are the only time in which entry by the general population is allowed, and all entrants are carefully screened beforehand.
Close to the main structure is the Sky Tower, a 300-metre tall monument that serves an important role in funerary rites. After the death of a God-Emperor, their body is preserved and laid to rest atop the Sky Tower, facing the sky. They remain like this for a period of twenty-four days, at which time a state funeral is held and they are interred in the main Mausoleum structure.
There are a number of other buildings throughout the Mausoleum grounds, such as a public museum, several temples, quarters for priests and maintenance staff, and a fusion reactor that provides an independent power grid for the complex.
Officially, the Grand Mausoleum of Yondarim was constructed by Koriik's successor, Lagraak, to memorialise the deceased God-Emperor. Archaeological evidence is scarce, as the site is considered among the most sacred of the Imperial Faith and scientific examinations are strictly forbidden. However, evidence has been found through carbon-dating similar sites and examining ancient records that indicates a mausoleum of some description was constructed at the site approximately three thousand years ago, lining up with the ascension of Koriik to the throne.
The main Mausoleum structure is a two-tiered circular structure, with an exterior blue and white facade of stone pillars supporting a golden dome atop the second tier. This structure is the resting place of the deceased God-Emperors of Yondarim, of which there are well over one hundred. Public entry to the main Mausoleum structure is strictly prohibited, with only the occasional noble or foreign dignitary permitted entry. State funerals are the only time in which entry by the general population is allowed, and all entrants are carefully screened beforehand.
Close to the main structure is the Sky Tower, a 300-metre tall monument that serves an important role in funerary rites. After the death of a God-Emperor, their body is preserved and laid to rest atop the Sky Tower, facing the sky. They remain like this for a period of twenty-four days, at which time a state funeral is held and they are interred in the main Mausoleum structure.
There are a number of other buildings throughout the Mausoleum grounds, such as a public museum, several temples, quarters for priests and maintenance staff, and a fusion reactor that provides an independent power grid for the complex.
Founding Date
12th century BCE
Type
Temple / Religious complex
Parent Location
Owning Organization
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