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Some sections of the Okinawa Prefectural Government website cannot be
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On World Heritage
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
The " Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu"
are cultural heritages characteristically unique to the district of the
Ryukyu. They were developed sometime between the end of the 14th century
when the Ryukyu Kingdom began its steps toward unification,and the end
of the 18th century when the Kingdom was finally established.
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Shuri-jo Site
(Shuri Castle Remains)
Located in Naha City
Shuri-jo site. Reconstructed State hall.
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The king of Chuzan lived in this castle during the Sanzan Period. However,with
the unification of Ryukyu Kingdom from 1429 to 1879 the king of Ryukyu
resided there to play the central role in politics,diplomacy,and culture.It
is designated a historie site.
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Shuri-jo site.Streamlined Castle walls with
reconstructed Kankaimon (center) and Kyukeimon (right)
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