🏯 Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of castle ruins, sacred sites, and royal structures in Okinawa
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2000
- Nine component sites spread across Okinawa Island, Japan
- Includes five gusuku (castle) ruins, two utaki (sacred sites), one royal mausoleum, and one royal garden
- Represents the political, cultural, and spiritual heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom (12th–17th centuries)
The Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu constitute a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble located ...