Permanent claim record · Himeji-jo
Himeji-jo is a leading surviving example of early-17th-century Japanese castle architecture, combining wooden construction, developed defensive systems, white plastered earthen walls, and layered roofs.
Verified\u00b7 2026-07-14 | Predicate | trivia.fact |
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| Subject | Himeji-jo (venue) |
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| As of | 2026-07-14 |
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| Status | Verified |
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| Source | UNESCO — 661 (trust 10/10) |
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| Reference | https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/661/ |
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| Document hash | pending evidence-pack link |
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| Provenance chain | primary_source_verification |
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| Claim ID | 7d9f1e77-6dda-47a6-bf9a-2a172a85ebbb |
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