Katsuren Gusuku Ruins

Gusuku is the Okinawan word for "castle" or "fortress." It is written with the kanji for castle, 城, which in mainland Japanese is pronounced shiro. Many gusuku and related cultural remains in the Ryukyus have been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Ruins of Katsuren Gusuku, Katsuren, Okinawa prefecture, Japan I took this photograph and contribute it to the public domain. ... Ruins of Katsuren Gusuku, Katsuren, Okinawa prefecture, Japan I took this photograph and contribute it to the public domain. ... Okinawan (Okinawan Uchinaaguchi) is a Ryukyuan language spoken in Japan on the southern island of Okinawa, as well as the surrounding islands of Kerama, Kume-jima, Tonaki, Aguni, and a number of smaller islands located to the east of the main island of Okinawa. ... The Alcázar of Segovia, Spain A castle (from the Latin castellum, diminutive of castra, a military camp, in turn the plural of castrum or watchpost), is a fort, a camp and the logical development of a fortified enclosure. ... Fortifications (Latin fortis, strong, and facere, to make) are military constructions designed for defensive warfare. ... UNESCO logo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, commonly known as UNESCO, is a specialized agency of the United Nations system established in 1946. ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ...

Gusukus include:

• Nakijin gusuku - Status: Ruins
• Zakimi gusuku - Status: Ruins
• Katsuren gusuku - Status: Ruins
• Naka gusuku - Status: Ruins
• Shuri Castle - Status: Reconstructed
• Tamaudun - Status: Intact

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Stone Gate of Sonohyan-utaki

This stone gate to the left of Shureimon gate was erected in 1519 by King Sho Shin, the third king of the second Sho dynasty. Here at the Sonohyan-utaki, the King offered prayers for order throughout the Kingdom and safety at the outset of all his travels. The stone gate reflects the Kingdom's advanced limestone masonry skills, and is designated an important national cultural property. Shureimon (守礼門) (or Shureinomon) is a gate in the Shuri neighborhood of Naha, the capital of Okinawa prefecture, Japan. ... A monarch is a type of ruler or head of state, whose titles and ascent are often inherited, not earned, and who represents a larger monarchical system which has established rules and customs regarding succession, duties, and powers. ... This article refers to the musical instrument. ... A dynasty is a family or extended family which retains political power across generations, or more generally, any organization which extends dominance in its field even as its particular members change. ... Prayer is an effort to communicate with God, or to some deity or deities, or another form of spiritual entity, or otherwise, either to offer praise, to make a request, or simply to express ones thoughts and emotions. ... Limey shale overlaid by limestone. ...

Shikina-en

Built in 1799, the royal villa was not only where the royals relaxed but was also used to host the investiture envoys who came from the Great Empire, China. The garden's circle layout resembles plans used in modern Japanese gardens, but the Villa itself with its red tile is uniquely Ryukyuan, and pond and bridge to the miniature island is in the Chinese style. This is a rare, historically valuable example of Ryukyuan landscape gardening. 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Roman villa. ... A spacious Japanese garden:Hosokawa Gyobu Tei, near Kumamoto Castle Japanese gardens (日本庭園) in the tradition of Japan can be found at private homes, in neighborhood or city parks, at Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines, and at historical landmarks such as old castles. ... Landscape architecture is the art, planning, design, management, preservation and rehabilitation of the land and the design of man-made constructs. ...

Sefa-utaki

Legend says the goddess Amamikyo, who gave birth to the islands of the Ryukyus, descended here. From this sacred grove, people prayed to Kudaka Island, Okinawa's most sacred place. Once the inaugurations of the high priestess of the Shuri Court, Kikoe-ogimi, took place here. The utaki (grove) testifies to the unique form of nature and ancestor worship that underlies the animist beliefs of the Ryukyus.