National treasures of Korea

The national treasures of Korea are a numbered set of artifacts, sites, and buildings which are recognized by South Korea as having exceptional cultural value. Some of the national treasures are popular tourist destinations.

Related Topics:
South Korea - Tourist

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1. Sungnyemun Gate

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2. Dongmyeongwangneung Grave

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3. Gangseo Daemyo Grave

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4. Gangseo Jungmyo Grave

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5. Gangseo Somyo Grave

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7. Yeonhwachong Grave

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10. Yonggangdaechong Grave

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11. Tonggunjeong

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20. Dabotap (Many Treasure Pagoda) at Bulguksa

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21. Seokgatap (Sakyamuni Pagoda), the archetypal Korean pagoda at Bulguksa

Related Topics:
Sakyamuni - Korean pagoda - Bulguksa

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23. Cheongungyo and Baegungyo, a double-sectioned staircase and bridge that leads to the entrance of Bulguksa built during the unified Silla period.

Related Topics:
Bulguksa - Silla

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24. Seokguram grotto

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31. Cheomseongdae astronomical observatory

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32. The Tripitaka Koreana

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34. Gaeseong Namdaemun Gate

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36. Gaeseong Seonjukgyo Bridge

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37. Yeongtongsa Temple 5-Story Pagoda

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41. Hyeonhwasa Temple 7-story Stone Pagoda

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52. Jangkyeongpanjeon - structure housing the Tripitaka Koreana (Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon) (Haeinsa Temple Depositories)

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70. Hunmin Jeongeum

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86. Kyongch'onsa Temple 10-Story Stone Pagoda

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90. A pair of golden earrings, Old Silla period (500-600AD). Found in Pubuchong Tomb, Pomun-dong, Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Related Topics:
Gyeongju - Gyeongsangbuk-do

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91. A stoneware vessel in the shape of a warrior on horseback, from the Old Silla period, around 500-600AD. Found in Keumnyeong-ch'ong, Noseo-dong, Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

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99. Kalhangsa Temple 3-Story Stone Pagodas

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100. Namgyewon Monastery 7-Story Stone Pagoda

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101. Memorial Stupa for the Most Reverend Chigwang of Popch'onsa Temple

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102. Memorial Stupa for the Most Reverend Hongpop of Chongt'osa Temple

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104. Stupa for Priest Yomgo from Hungpopsa Temple

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143. Bronze artifacts, estimated to be from 200-100BC. A bronze rattle with eight bells and a bronze mirror 14.5cm in diameter. Found in Taegong-ri, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do.

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148. Sib Chil Sa Chan Go Gum Tong Yo (book)

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154. A pair of 30.7cm high golden cap ornaments, early 6th century (Baekje). Found in the tomb of King Munyeong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do.

Related Topics:
Gongju - Chungcheongnam-do

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155. The queenly counterpart of #154, 22.6cm high.

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156. A pair of king's earrings, made from gold and jade, early 6th century (Baekje). From tomb of King Munyeong.

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157. A pair of queen's earrings, made from gold. From tomb of King Munyeong.

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159. A 18.4cm golden king's hairpin, early 6th century (Baekje dynasty). Found in the tomb of King Munyeong.

Related Topics:
Baekje - King Munyeong

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162. A hornblende guardian spirit sculpture with an iron antler, from the entrance of the tomb of King Munyeong.

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163. A set of two granite epitaph plaques from tomb of King Munyeong—one for the king and one for his queen. 41.5cm by 35.2cm, by 5cm and 4.7cm.

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188. A gold and jade crown with pendants, Old Silla period. Heavenly Horse Tomb (Cheonma-ch'ong), Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

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189. A 19cm high golden cap, Old Silla period, from Heavenly Horse Tomb.

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191. A gold and jade crown with pendants, Old Silla period. Similar to #189. From Heavenly Horse Tomb.

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192. A 120cm gold and jade girdle with pendants, Old Silla period. Found in the North Mound of Hwangnamtaechong Tomb, Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

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193. A green-blue glass ewer, 25cm high (reconstructed), from the Old Silla period (est. 500-600AD). Found in the South Mound of Hwangnamtaech'ong Tomb, Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

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194. A golden necklace from the Old Silla period. Found in the South Mound of Hwangnamtaechong Tomb.

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