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Overview
Terraced up a headland; excavation turned up Roman and Ottoman coins, reopening the question of how far its trade reached.
About this place
Katsuren Castle (勝連城, Katsuren jō; Okinawan: Kacchin Gusuku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1972. In 2000, Katsuren Castle was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1400s Highlights / collection：World Heritage Site, On a hill jutting into the sea, Roman coins excavated Genre：Architecture, Metalwork
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