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🏯 Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu

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🏯 Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
UNESCO World Heritage ensemble representing medieval Ryukyuan kingdoms on Okinawa


🕐 4 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 08:50

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • Nine distinct archaeological and sacred sites across Okinawa Island, Japan
  • Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000
  • Represents the Ryukyu Kingdom, which flourished from the 12th to 17th centuries
  • Includes gusuku castles, utaki sacred sites, royal mausoleum, and garden

The Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu constitute a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble distributed ...

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