Nanzan Castle
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This article is about the former capital of Nanzan. It is not to be confused with Ōzato Castle.
Nanzan Castle (南山城, Nanzan jō, Okinawan: Nanzan Gushiku), officially Shimajiri-Ōzato Castle (島尻大里城, Shimajiri-Ōzato jō, Okinawan: Shimajiri-Ufuzatu Gushiku), is a Ryūkyūan gusuku and was the largest in, and capital of, Nanzan until 1429. It is in ruins, and is located in Itoman.
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Nanzan Castle 島尻大里城 | |
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Itoman, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Nanzan (1314-1429) Chūzan (1429) Ryūkyū Kingdom (1429–1879) 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 | early 14th century |
Built by | Ōzato family |
In use | early 14th century – 1429 |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Demolished | 1429 invasion of Nanzan |
Battles/wars | Invasion of Nanzan (1429) |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Kings of Nanzan |
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