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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Uzumine Castle, also known as Hoshiga-jō or Unsui-mine, was a Yamashiro-style castle located on Mount Uzumine in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Built during the Nanboku-chō period, its strategic location at 677 meters above sea level allowed it to serve as a significant military stronghold during the early Muromachi period. The castle features remnants of defensive structures such as ramparts and a dry moat. Fortified by Tamura Morihide, it played a crucial role in the region's conflicts between the Northern and Southern Courts. In 1346, Northern forces captured Mount Uzumine, but it was temporarily reclaimed by Southern forces in 1352. However, by 1353, the castle was abandoned, marking the end of its significant military role. Today, only scattered ruins remain, providing insight into the medieval military architecture and the tumultuous period of Japan's history.
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