Sashiki Castle (佐敷城, Sashiki jō, Okinawan: Sashichi Gushiku[1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa.[2] It was built by Shō Shishō[3] and served as the home of the Aji of Sashiki Magiri. During the Taishō era, a Shinto shrine was built over the remains of the main hall. Unlike most gusuku, which are known for high stone walls, the remains of such walls have not been found at Sashiki Castle by archaeologists.
| Sashiki Castle 佐敷城 | |
|---|---|
| Nanjō, Okinawa | |
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  Sashiki Castle 佐敷城  Sashiki Castle 佐敷城 | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Nanzan (before 1405) Shō Shishō and Shō Hashi (1405-1429)  Ryūkyū Kingdom (1429–1879) Empire of Japan (1879–1945).svg){kind=small} 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 | late-14th century |
| Built by | Shō Shishō |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Shō Shishō, Shō Hashi, Aji of Sashiki Magiri |
References
edit- ^ "サシチ". 首里・那覇方言音声データベース (in Japanese).
- ^ Uezato, Takashi. Ryukyu Sengoku Rekidan. Naha: Border Ink, 2015. 11-12.
- ^ "Sashiki wi Gusuku | 南城市公式Webサイト". City.nanjo.okinawa.jp.e.bh.hp.transer.com. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
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