🏯 Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Nine UNESCO World Heritage sites representing the medieval Ryukyu Kingdom on Okinawa Island
📋 Fast Facts
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000
- Nine distinct sites spread across Okinawa Island, Japan
- Represents the Ryukyu Kingdom era (12th–17th centuries)
- Includes gusuku castles, utaki sacred sites, royal mausoleum, and gardens
The Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu constitute a UNESCO World Heritage inscription encompassing ...