Square Tomb in Gujeong-dong, Gyeongju
| Square Tomb in Gujeong-dong, Gyeongju | |
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 The tomb (2016) | |
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| Location | Gyeongju, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 35°46′42″N 129°17′49″E / 35.77833°N 129.29694°E |
| Designated | 1963-01-21 |
| Reference no. | 27 |
The Square Tomb in Gujeong-dong, Gyeongju (Korean: 경주 구정동 방형분; Hanja: 慶州九政洞方形墳) is a Unified Silla–era tomb in Gyeongju, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, it was designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 27.[1][2]
Description
[edit]It is not known who the tomb belongs to.[1][2] The tomb is the only square-shaped tomb in Gyeongju.[1] It is located below the ground, and has a tumulus over it. It is 9.5 m (31 ft) on each side and 3 m (9.8 ft) high. It has statues of animals of the zodiac surrounding it. The tomb was first excavated in 1920. By that point, the tomb had already been robbed. However, gilt-bronze crown ornaments, a silver belt buckle, and other precious items were recovered. The tomb had maintenance work performed on it in 1964.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Square Tomb in Gujeong-dong, Gyeongju - Heritage Search". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ a b c 최, 병현, 경주 구정동 방형분 (慶州 九政洞 方形墳), Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2025-02-11