Moat surrounding the palace complex is from the early 19th century. The Octagon is in the center, at rear. The surrounding wall at right is in a cloud or wave-like shape and is also encountered at other sacred sites. Moat surrounding the palace complex is from the early 19th century. The Octagon is in the center, at rear. The surrounding wall at right is in the wave or cloud shape, which also is encountered at other sacred sites. Some associate the shape with religious symbolism.
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