Gyeongju Tombs Pagoda Site

Located on National Route 7 heading from Gyeongju City to Ulsan, in the center of Mt. Nangsan, 104 meters above sea level, is the site of the 27th Dynasty of Silla.Royal Tomb of Queen SeondeokAt the northwest foot of Mt. Nangsan stands the 30-meter-tall tombstone, said to be the cremation ground of King Munmu (661-681), the 4.49th king of Silla.

The current two-story pagoda was rebuilt in 2, with the base rebuilt and the upper part estimated to have been restored. It is believed that the original stone pagoda had carved statues of the twelve Chinese zodiac gods wearing armor and holding weapons on all four sides of the base, and was a five-story pagoda built on top of it with stonework in a lotus pattern.

Fragments of the King Munmu tombstone were discovered near the tower.Shitennoji, Kofukuji Temple,Royal Tomb of King SeondeokIt is believed to be the cremation ground of King Munmu, as many royal remains, such as the Tomb of King Sinmun, are located nearby. According to the "Samguk Sagi," King Munmu of Silla left a will requesting to be cremated simply in the outer palace gardens within 10 days of his death.

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Mausoleum of King Munmu The tomb of King Munmu, the 30th king of Silla, who defeated Goguryeo and Baekje and unified the three kingdoms, rests here! The legend of King Munmu who became a sea dragon in the East Sea and tried to protect Silla hangs over the place. Tomb of King Munmu the Great Gyeongju…

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Royal Tomb of Queen Seondeok The tomb of Queen Seondeok, the 2009th ruler of the Silla Dynasty, was featured in the popular MBC drama "Queen Seondeok" that aired in 27. It is located about 7km southeast of downtown Gyeongju.