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Naha, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands: A visitor on Una Plaza views the lavishly decorated Seiden of historic Shuri Castle on Okinawa, the main hall and residence of Ryukyu kings. A UNESCO World Heritage site, and tourist draw, Shuri Castle was the Ryukyu Kingdom palace between 1429 and 1879. During the 1945 Battle of Okinawa it was almost completely destroyed. In 1992, the central citadel and walls were reconstructed. In October 2019, the main courtyard structures of the castle were again destroyed in a fire. Naha Ryukyu Islands - ZUMAd84_ 20061101_zaf_d84_002

Naha, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands: A visitor on Una Plaza views the lavishly decorated Seiden of historic Shuri Castle on Okinawa, the main hall and residence of Ryukyu kings. A UNESCO World Heritage site, and tourist draw, Shuri Castle was the Ryukyu Kingdom palace between 1429 and 1879. During the 1945 Battle of Okinawa it was almost completely destroyed. In 1992, the central citadel and walls were reconstructed. In October 2019, the main courtyard structures of the castle were again destroyed in a fire. Naha Ryukyu Islands - ZUMAd84_ 20061101_zaf_d84_002

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November 1, 2006, Naha, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands: A visitor on Una Plaza views the lavishly decorated Seiden of historic Shuri Castle on Okinawa, the main hall and residence of Ryukyu kings. A UNESCO World Heritage site, and tourist draw, Shuri Castle was the Ryukyu Kingdom palace between 1429 and 1879. During the 1945 Battle of Okinawa it was almost completely destroyed. In 1992, the central citadel and walls were reconstructed. In October 2019, the main courtyard structures of the castle were again destroyed in a fire. Naha Ryukyu Islands - ZUMAd84_ 20061101_zaf_d84_002

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