| ryukyu_photo.jpg[200×136] Feb.2002. Remains of Katsuren citadel. Publishing origin | |
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| okinawa_002.jpg[135×180] three counties and the unified Kingdom of Ryukyu was finally established in 1429. In line with this, the symbol of the Kingdom Shuri-jo Castle became the sole Gusuku. Shuri-jo is built on upland 120 m above sea level overlooking Naha City. The castle area surrounded by stone walls approx. 10 m high is 400 m east to west and 270 m north to south. Inside the Publishing origin | |
| okinawa_001.jpg[180×135] Okinawa prefecture Cultural heritage sites are scattered among the southernmost islands of Japan and on the main island of Okinawa. There are 9 ruins symbolizing the unique culture and religious beliefs of the Publishing origin | |
| Ryukyu1.jpg[736×659] The World Heritage Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu Publishing origin | |
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| shurei.jpg[200×136] Shuri-jo site Publishing origin |