Chibana Castle
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Chibana Castle (知花城, Chibana jō, Okinawan: Chibana gushiku[1]), also known as Goeku Castle (越来城, Goeku jō, Okinawan: Gwiiku gushiku[2]) was a Ryukyuan gusuku on Okinawa Island. In the Chibana district of Okinawa City, the castle site sits on a hill and is surrounded by jungle.[3]
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Chibana Castle 知花城 | |
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Okinawa, Okinawa | |
Coordinates | 26°21′46.5″N 127°48′39.0″E |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by | 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 | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 14th century |
Built by | Aji of Goeku Magiri |
In use | 14th century–15th century |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Aji of Goeku Magiri, Uni-Ufugusuku |
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