Chinen Castle
Chinen Castle (知念城, Chinen jō, Okinawan: Chinin Gushiku[1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It is the second oldest castle in the Ryukyu Islands.
Chinen Castle 知念城 | |
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Nanjō, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Chūzan (before 1314) Nanzan (1314–1429) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
In use | pre-14th century–1893 |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Aji of Chinen Magiri |
History
Before the Sanzan Period, the "King of the Ryukyu Islands" and the chief priestess would make a pilgrimage to Chinen Castle. The castle was the home of the Aji of Chinen Magiri. In 1972 the ruins of Chinen Castle were designated as a National Historic Site.[2]
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References
- "チニン". 首里・那覇方言音声データベース (in Japanese).
- "Chinen Castle Ruins | 南城市公式Webサイト". 南城市公式サイト. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
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