Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Mizuki
水城
A massive 7th-century earthwork defense wall built in 664 AD across the Chikushi Plain to protect Dazaifu from Tang Chinese and Silla Korean invasion after Japan's defeat at the Battle of Baekgang. The 1.2km-long embankment, up to 13m high with water-filled moats, is the oldest recorded military construction in Japan.
| Japanese Name | 水城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県) |
| Region | Kyushu (九州) |
| Castle Type | Earthwork Fort |
| Year Built | 664 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 33.5167, 130.4667 |