Tamagusuku Castle
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Tamagusuku Castle 玉城城 |
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Nanjō, Okinawa | |
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Type | Gusuku |
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Controlled by | Nanzan (1314–1429) Ryūkyū Kingdom (15th century–1879) Empire of Japan (1879–1945) United States Military Government of the Ryukyu Islands(1945-1950) United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands(1950-1972) Japan(1972-present) |
Open to the public |
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Condition | Ruins |
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Built | pre-14th century |
Materials | Ryūkyūan limestone, wood |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri |
Tamagusuku Castle (玉城城 Tamagusuku jō?) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa.[1] It is the oldest castle on Okinawa, legends saying it was built by Amamikyu, the Sun Goddess.[2][3] It was the home of the Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri.
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