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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 : Bronze Bell of Sangwonsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 36Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaBronze Bell of Sangwonsa Temple(Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do)🏯 1. The Oldest Bronze Bell in KoreaHigh in the serene mountains of Odaesan stands Sangwonsa Temple, home to Korea’s oldest surviving bronze bell — the Bronze Bell of Sangwonsa Temple, a masterpiece of early Unified Silla metalcraft.Cast in 725 ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Four Lion Three-story Stone Pagoda of Hwaeomsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 35Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaFour Lion Three-story Stone Pagoda of Hwaeomsa Temple(Gurye, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. The Pagoda Guarded by LionsAt the sacred grounds of Hwaeomsa Temple in Gurye stands one of Korea’s most unique pagodas — the Four Lion Three-story Stone Pagoda, a breathtaking harmony of symbolism and sculpture from the Un..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : East Three-story Stone Pagoda of Sulljeong-ri, Changnyeong

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 34Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaEast Three-story Stone Pagoda of Sulljeong-ri, Changnyeong(Changnyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do)🏯 1. A Tower Standing in Quiet GraceIn the tranquil fields of Sulljeong-ri, Changnyeong, rises a simple yet elegant structure — the East Three-story Stone Pagoda, a masterpiece of early Unified Silla stone archite..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Stele for the Territory Expansion of King Jinheung

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 33Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele for the Territory Expansion of King Jinheung(Changnyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do)🏯 1. A Monument to a King’s VisionIn the quiet countryside of Changnyeong, a solitary stone monument stands — the Stele for the Territory Expansion of King Jinheung (Jinheung-wang Cheokgyeongbi).Erected in 561 CE, this st..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks of Haeinsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 32Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaTripitaka Koreana Woodblocks of Haeinsa Temple(Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do)🏯 1. The Scriptures Carved in FaithDeep in the mountains of Hapcheon, within the serene halls of Haeinsa Temple, rest over 80,000 wooden printing blocks known as the Tripitaka Koreana, or Palman Daejanggyeong — literally “Eighty..

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 : Brick Pagoda at Bunhwangsa Temple (Mojeonseoktap)

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 30Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaBrick Pagoda at Bunhwangsa Temple (Mojeonseoktap)(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Stone Pagoda that Imitates BrickWithin the ancient temple grounds of Bunhwangsa in Gyeongju stands a remarkable pagoda unlike any other — the Brick Pagoda (Mojeonseoktap), meaning “stone tower imitating bricks.”Constr..

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 ..