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Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Iron Flagpole Supports at the Site of Yongdusa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 41Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaIron Flagpole Supports at the Site of Yongdusa Temple(Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do)🏯 1. The Guardians of an Invisible BannerAt the ancient site of Yongdusa Temple in Cheongju stand two tall iron pillars — the Iron Flagpole Supports, silent yet powerful remnants of Silla’s Buddhist faith.Erected in the..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Jeonghyesa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 40Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaThirteen-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Jeonghyesa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Tower that Touches the SkyStanding in quiet solitude on the site of Jeonghyesa Temple in Gyeongju, the Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda rises elegantly against the horizon — a slender, timeless silhouette reachi..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Five-story Stone Pagoda of Nawon-ri Gyeongju

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 39Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaFive-story Stone Pagoda of Nawon-ri, Gyeongju(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Tower of Poised HarmonyIn the peaceful countryside of Nawon-ri, Gyeongju, stands a majestic relic of the Unified Silla period (8th century) — the Five-story Stone Pagoda, a symbol of balance, grace, and enduring devotion...

Stories of Koreas 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 Koreas 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 Koreas 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 Koreas 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 Koreas 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 archit..

Stories of Koreas 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 s..

Stories of Koreas 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 “Eight..