Katsuren-jō Site
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Katsuren-jō Site is the archaeological remains of a prominent Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in Okinawa, Japan, renowned for its hilltop stone fortifications and role in regional trade and politics during the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
All labels observed (1)
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| Katsuren-jō Site canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Katsuren-jō Site Context triple: [Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, includesSite, Katsuren-jō Site]
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Nakijin-jō Site
Nakijin-jō Site is the ruin of a major Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in northern Okinawa, Japan, renowned for its stone fortifications and role as a regional power center before the unification of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
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Shuri-jō Site
Shuri-jō Site is the historic location of the former royal castle and political center of the Ryukyu Kingdom in present-day Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
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Zakimi-jō Site
Zakimi-jō Site is the ruins of a 15th-century Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in Okinawa, Japan, recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble for its historical and architectural significance.
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Naniwa-no-Miya Palace Site
Naniwa-no-Miya Palace Site is an archaeological park in Osaka preserving the remains of an ancient imperial palace that once served as Japan’s capital in the 7th–8th centuries.
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E.
Harunotsuji archaeological site
The Harunotsuji archaeological site is an important ancient settlement on Iki Island in Japan, known for its Yayoi-period remains that shed light on early Japanese agriculture, trade, and social organization.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Katsuren-jō Site Target entity description: Katsuren-jō Site is the archaeological remains of a prominent Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in Okinawa, Japan, renowned for its hilltop stone fortifications and role in regional trade and politics during the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
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A.
Nakijin-jō Site
Nakijin-jō Site is the ruin of a major Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in northern Okinawa, Japan, renowned for its stone fortifications and role as a regional power center before the unification of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
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B.
Shuri-jō Site
Shuri-jō Site is the historic location of the former royal castle and political center of the Ryukyu Kingdom in present-day Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
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C.
Zakimi-jō Site
Zakimi-jō Site is the ruins of a 15th-century Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in Okinawa, Japan, recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble for its historical and architectural significance.
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D.
Naniwa-no-Miya Palace Site
Naniwa-no-Miya Palace Site is an archaeological park in Osaka preserving the remains of an ancient imperial palace that once served as Japan’s capital in the 7th–8th centuries.
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E.
Harunotsuji archaeological site
The Harunotsuji archaeological site is an important ancient settlement on Iki Island in Japan, known for its Yayoi-period remains that shed light on early Japanese agriculture, trade, and social organization.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archaeological site
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castle ruin ⓘ gusuku ⓘ |
| archaeologicalFinds |
Chinese ceramics
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Japanese ceramics ⓘ Southeast Asian trade goods ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | gusuku architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Aji of Katsuren
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Amawari ⓘ |
| builtInPeriod | 14th century ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | protected cultural property ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| elevation | approximately 98 metres above sea level ⓘ |
| excavation | archaeological excavations have been conducted at the site ⓘ |
| flourishedInPeriod | 15th century ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
foundations of buildings
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gate ruins ⓘ inner enclosure ⓘ multiple baileys ⓘ outer enclosure ⓘ sacred sites (utaki) ⓘ stone walls ⓘ |
| hasHeritageStatus | UNESCO World Heritage Site ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation |
Historic Site of Okinawa Prefecture
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National Historic Site of Japan ⓘ UNESCO World Heritage Site ⓘ |
| knownFor |
hilltop stone fortifications
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role in regional politics during the Ryukyu Kingdom era ⓘ role in regional trade during the Ryukyu Kingdom era ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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linked to:
Uruma, Okinawa, Japan
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| locatedInHistoricalRegion | Ryukyu Kingdom ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion | Ryukyu Islands ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Okinawa Island ⓘ |
| materialUsed | Ryukyuan limestone ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| overlooks |
Nakagusuku Bay
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Pacific Ocean ⓘ |
| partOf | Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu ⓘ |
| periodOfUse |
Gusuku period
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Ryukyu Kingdom era ⓘ |
| tourism | popular tourist destination in Okinawa ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageCriteria |
(ii)
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(iii) ⓘ (vi) ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageInscriptionYear | 2000 ⓘ |
| usedFor |
military defense
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regional administration ⓘ trade and diplomacy ⓘ |
| viewpoint | offers panoramic views of the surrounding coastline ⓘ |
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Subject: Katsuren-jō Site Description of subject: Katsuren-jō Site is the archaeological remains of a prominent Ryukyuan gusuku (castle) in Okinawa, Japan, renowned for its hilltop stone fortifications and role in regional trade and politics during the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
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