Katsuren Castle
Ryukyuan castle in Uruma, Okinawa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Katsuren Castle (勝連城, Katsuren jō, Okinawan: Kacchin Gushiku[1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Uruma, Okinawa. In 2000, Katsuren Castle was designated as a World Heritage Site, as a part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.[2]
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Katsuren Castle 勝連城 | |
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Uruma, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | ruins |
Website | www |
Site history | |
Built | 13th-14th century |
Built by | Aji of Katsuren Magiri |
In use | 13th century-1611 |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Battles/wars | Attacked by Uni-Ufugusuku (1458) |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Aji of Katsuren Magiri, Amawari |
Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii, vi |
Reference | 972 |
Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
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