noun
mausoleum; ancestral shrine
Refers to a building housing the remains or spirit of a deceased person, especially for imperial or noble families. The cross-reference to 御霊屋 (おたまや) suggests a Shinto context.
See also: 御霊屋 (おたまや)
その廟堂には歴代の天皇が祀られている。
Successive emperors are enshrined in that mausoleum.
noun
Historical or literary term for the imperial court or the seat of government. Not used for modern courts.
古の廟堂では、政が行われていた。
In the ancient imperial court, governance was conducted.