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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Three-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Goseonsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 38Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaThree-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Goseonsa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Pagoda Rising from Ancient GroundAt the quiet site of Goseonsa Temple in Gyeongju stands a timeless masterpiece — the Three-story Stone Pagoda, a relic of devotion and harmony from the Unified Silla period (8th ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Three-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Hwangboksa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 37Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaThree-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Hwangboksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Pagoda of Royal FaithAt the ancient site of Hwangboksa Temple in Gyeongju stands a noble relic of Silla’s golden age — the Three-story Stone Pagoda, a symbol of harmony, reverence, and spiritual strength.Built ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Cheomseongdae Observatory

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 31Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCheomseongdae Observatory(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Oldest Observatory in the EastRising quietly over the plains of Gyeongju stands Cheomseongdae, the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia and one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient Korea.Built during the reign of Queen Seond..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : The Great Bronze Bell of King Seongdeok (Emille Bell)

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 29Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaThe Great Bronze Bell of King Seongdeok (Emille Bell)(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Bell That Echoes Through TimeIn the ancient city of Gyeongju stands one of Korea’s most magnificent relics — the Great Bronze Bell of King Seongdeok, also known as the Emille Bell.Cast in 771 CE during the reign ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Stele of King Taejong Muyeol

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 25Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele of King Taejong Muyeol(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The King Who Unified the LandStanding quietly in Gyeongju, the Stele of King Taejong Muyeol honors Kim Chun-chu (604–661), the 29th king of the Silla Kingdom, who played a pivotal role in unifying the Three Kingdoms of Korea — Silla, Baekje,..