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