Flag pole support at Samnyangsa Temple Site, Gyeongju

Flagpole support from the Unified Silla period near the Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal

Hello,Gyeongju Intercity Bus TerminalAbout 1km north from the Hyeongsan River that flows just before the temple, there is a flagpole support made during the Unified Silla period. A flagpole support is a pillar that supports a pole carrying a flag during Buddhist ceremonies and other events at temples.

The representative ruins of the Unified Silla period that can be seen in Gyeongju are the World Heritage SiteBulguksa TempleとSeokguram Grotto,Gyeongju National MuseumAmong the beautiful Buddhist art unique to Unified Silla are the King Seongdeok Divine Bell hanging in the garden, and this flagpole support is also one of the precious relics that gives us an insight into the sophisticated design sense of the time.

The 3.66m-tall Sanroji Temple Site Flagpole Post has been beautifully maintained after the surrounding houses were cleared away, and is designated as Treasure No. 127.