Also
termed chourui ·Ϋ, bourui hΫ. A long defensive fortification
consisting of a continuous, extended earthen embankment or stone ramparts.
The most famous example is the Great Wall of China (Jp: Banri
no choujou ’Μ·ι) or Long fortification of 10,000 Chinese miles.
In Japan similar fortifications were built during the ancient, medieval
and Warring States periods. Examples of different types include the Oushuu
B Mutsu €, Mt. Atsukashi ’Γκu, a double earthen embankment 3.2 kilometers
long constructed to forestall Minamoto no Yoritomo's Ή© incursions, mentioned in AZUMAKAGAMI
αΘΎ (1189). Another example is the stone faced embankment that extends some
20 kilometers along the coast of Hakata ½ Bay. It was constructed to defend
against the Mongol invasions. Construction began in 1276. |