🏯 Tamaudun
Royal mausoleum of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Naha, Okinawa
📋 Fast Facts
- Built in 1501 by King Shō Shin during the Second Shō Dynasty
- Contains remains of 17 of the 19 kings of the Second Shō Dynasty
- Constructed primarily of coral limestone with three burial chambers
- Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 as part of Gusuku Sites and Related Properties
Tamaudun is a royal mausoleum located in Naha, Okinawa, serving as the final resting place for the kings and families of the Second Shō Dynasty of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Built in 1501 by King Shō Shin, the structure represents a distinctive burial tradition of the Ryukyu Kingdom and reflects cultural exchanges with China and Japan. The site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 as a component of the broader "Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu."