Nakagusuku Castle
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See also: Nakagusuku, Okinawa
Nakagusuku Castle (中城城, Nakagusuku jō, Okinawan: Nakagushiku) is a gusuku in the village of Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan. It is one of a number of castles built on the island of Okinawa by the Ryukyu Kingdom now in ruins.
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Nakagusuku Castle 中城城 | |
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Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Website | www |
Site history | |
Built | around 1440 |
Built by | Gosamaru |
In use | early 1440-1611 |
Materials | Ryūkyūan limestone, wood |
Battles/wars | Attacked by Amawari (1458) |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Gosamaru, Aji of Nakagusuku Magiri |
Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii, vi |
Reference | 972 |
Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
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