Silla

:This article is about the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla. For the municipality of the same name in Spain, please see Silla, Valencia.

Culture

Buddhism was supported by the state and flourished in Silla. A great number of temples were built, the most notable probably being Hwangyongsa, Pulguksa and Sokkuram. Silla attached great importance to the pagoda. Sillas wooden pagodas were later replaced by stone constructions.

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From at least the 6th century, when Silla acquired a detailed system of law and governance, social status and official advancement were dictated by the bone rank system. This rigid lineage-based system also dictated clothing, house size and the permitted range of marriage.

Related Topics:
6th century - Bone rank system

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Image:Korea_south_silla_bell.jpg|The Bronze Bell of King Seongdeok the Great

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Image:Korea_south_silla_pagoda.jpg|Stone pagoda on Mt. Namsan near Gyeongju

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Image:Korea_south_silla_stone_buddha.jpg|Buddha relief carved into stone on Mt. Namsan near Gyeongju

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Image:Buddhistswastika.jpg|Buddhist temple showing ancient jumonji at Gyeongju

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