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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Seven-story Stone Pagoda in Tappyeong-ri, Chungju. Standing 14.5 meters in height, the Seven-Story Stone Pagoda located at Tappyeong-ri, Gageum-myeon, Chungju-si, is the tallest of the extant stone pagodas built in the Unified Silla Period. It is presumed that the area around the pagoda was once a temple site, since roof tiles are sometimes discovered there, and part of a stone lantern pedestal lies close to the pagoda. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Seven-story Stone Pagoda in Tappyeong-ri, Chungju. Standing 14.5 meters in height, the Seven-Story Stone Pagoda located at Tappyeong-ri, Gageum-myeon, Chungju-si, is the tallest of the extant stone pagodas built in the Unified Silla Period. It is presumed that the area around the pagoda was once a temple site, since roof tiles are sometimes discovered there, and part of a stone lantern pedestal lies close to the pagoda. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Seven-story Stone Pagoda in Tappyeong-ri, Chungju. Standing 14.5 meters in height, the Seven-Story Stone Pagoda located at Tappyeong-ri, Gageum-myeon, Chungju-si, is the tallest of the extant stone pagodas built in the Unified Silla Period. It is presumed that the area around the pagoda was once a temple site, since roof tiles are sometimes discovered there, and part of a stone lantern pedestal lies close to the pagoda. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Seven-story Stone Pagoda in Tappyeong-ri, Chungju. Standing 14.5 meters in height, the Seven-Story Stone Pagoda located at Tappyeong-ri, Gageum-myeon, Chungju-si, is the tallest of the extant stone pagodas built in the Unified Silla Period. It is presumed that the area around the pagoda was once a temple site, since roof tiles are sometimes discovered there, and part of a stone lantern pedestal lies close to the pagoda. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Seven-story Stone Pagoda in Tappyeong-ri, Chungju. Standing 14.5 meters in height, the Seven-Story Stone Pagoda located at Tappyeong-ri, Gageum-myeon, Chungju-si, is the tallest of the extant stone pagodas built in the Unified Silla Period. It is presumed that the area around the pagoda was once a temple site, since roof tiles are sometimes discovered there, and part of a stone lantern pedestal lies close to the pagoda. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Seven-story Stone Pagoda in Tappyeong-ri, Chungju. Standing 14.5 meters in height, the Seven-Story Stone Pagoda located at Tappyeong-ri, Gageum-myeon, Chungju-si, is the tallest of the extant stone pagodas built in the Unified Silla Period. It is presumed that the area around the pagoda was once a temple site, since roof tiles are sometimes discovered there, and part of a stone lantern pedestal lies close to the pagoda. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri, Uiseong. This five-story stone pagoda located in Tamni-ri, Uiseong was built during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It is characterized by a low, single-tier base supporting the main five-storied structure exhibiting a unique style achieved by combining the styles of brick pagodas and wooden architectural works. The base consists of a foundation of hewn rectangular stones on which, imitating a wooden architectural structure, middle and corner columns made from separate stone blocks are erected. As for the pagoda’s main body, the first story is significantly taller than the other stories, and it has a niche where one or more Buddha statues were enshrined. From the second story up, the bodies of the pagoda grow notably shorter. The roof of each story is stepped on by both under and upper sides as in brick pagodas. The cornice under the eaves is five-stepped, whereas the upper part is six-stepped. The roof stones are slightly upturned at the corners, patterned after the tile roof of a wooden building. Along with the Stone Brick Pagoda of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju (National Treasure No. 30), this pagoda is of great importance in studying the development of pagodas in Korea with its unique form and style. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple, Jangheung. Borimsa Temple located on the southern foot of Gajisan Mountain was established in 860 by Chejing (804-880), an eminent Unified Silla monk, under the auspices of King Heonan (r. 857-861). The temple continued to prosper until it had in its precincts about twenty buildings, most of which were burnt down during the Korean War (1950-1953). Only two stone pagodas and one stone lantern remain in the temple’s front yard. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at Jeonghyesa Temple Site, Gyeongju. The stone pagoda at the Jeonghyesa Temple Site in Gyeongju has a unique thirteen-story structure quite unlike that of any of the other surviving pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and has remained unchanged since the 9th century. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Five-story Stone Pagoda in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju. This five-story stone pagoda located at a temple site in Nawon-ri, Gyeongju is the largest of the extant stone pagodas in Gyeongju after the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). Having retained its pure white color for over one millennium, it is also known as Nawon Baektap, meaning “White Pagoda in Nawon-ri.” |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site, Gyeongju. This pagoda was discovered at the former site of Goseonsa Temple where Wonhyo, one of the greatest Buddhist monks, served as head monk. It was moved to its present location at the Gyeongju National Museum in 1975, as the area occupied by the Goseonsa Temple Site had to be flooded with water for the construction of Deokdong Dam. The pagoda consists of a three-story body mounted on a two-story platform - the prevalent style of the Unified Silla Period. The platform is made of several stones, and each of its sides is adorned with pillar-shaped carvings. The body is also made of several stones, although the third story of the main body is made of a single stone. Perhaps this was for making the space for the reliquaries that were found during the dismantling the stone pagoda prior to its reconstruction. The roof stone slopes gently toward the four corners, which are slightly raised, give the pagoda an appearance of lightness. The staircase-shaped support of the roof stone is made of five layers. The pagoda is presumed to have been built in the late 7th century, before the completion of typical styles in the stone pagodas of Unified Silla. This typical style can be also seen in the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112), and reached its artistic peak with the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 21). |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hwangboksa Temple Site, Gyeongju. After the death of King Sinmun of Unified Silla, his son King Hyoso built this pagoda in 692 to pray for the repose of his deceased father’s soul. After the death of King Hyoso, his successor King Seongdeok placed sarira and Buddhist statues for the two previous kings in the pagoda, and prayed for the prosperity and peace of his kingdom. It is a typical stone pagoda of the Silla Period, consisting of a three-story body erected on a two-story platform. It is smaller than the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). The style of the platform is similar to that of the two aforementioned pagodas, but it shows signs of a change in the style of stone pagodas which saw the number of inner pillars of the first-story platform reduced from 3 to 2, while the main body and roof stones were each made of a single stone, rather than of several stones. The four corners of the roof stone are slightly raised to create a light appearance, and the roof supports consist of five layers. Only the base of the finial ornamentation remains on the top of the pagoda. With the dismantling and reconstruction of this pagoda in 1943, numerous Artifact were discovered in the second story roof stone, including gilt-bronze reliquaries and two gilt-bronze Buddhist statues. Some Chinese characters were carved on the inside of the lids of the reliquaries, providing information on the construction date and purpose of the pagoda. This pagoda exhibits the characteristic form of stone pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and the changes in style that occurred in the early years of the kingdom. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hwangboksa Temple Site, Gyeongju. After the death of King Sinmun of Unified Silla, his son King Hyoso built this pagoda in 692 to pray for the repose of his deceased father’s soul. After the death of King Hyoso, his successor King Seongdeok placed sarira and Buddhist statues for the two previous kings in the pagoda, and prayed for the prosperity and peace of his kingdom. It is a typical stone pagoda of the Silla Period, consisting of a three-story body erected on a two-story platform. It is smaller than the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). The style of the platform is similar to that of the two aforementioned pagodas, but it shows signs of a change in the style of stone pagodas which saw the number of inner pillars of the first-story platform reduced from 3 to 2, while the main body and roof stones were each made of a single stone, rather than of several stones. The four corners of the roof stone are slightly raised to create a light appearance, and the roof supports consist of five layers. Only the base of the finial ornamentation remains on the top of the pagoda. With the dismantling and reconstruction of this pagoda in 1943, numerous Artifact were discovered in the second story roof stone, including gilt-bronze reliquaries and two gilt-bronze Buddhist statues. Some Chinese characters were carved on the inside of the lids of the reliquaries, providing information on the construction date and purpose of the pagoda. This pagoda exhibits the characteristic form of stone pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and the changes in style that occurred in the early years of the kingdom. |
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A Pagoda of ancient korea, Silla (Shilla) Kingdom. Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hwangboksa Temple Site, Gyeongju. After the death of King Sinmun of Unified Silla, his son King Hyoso built this pagoda in 692 to pray for the repose of his deceased father’s soul. After the death of King Hyoso, his successor King Seongdeok placed sarira and Buddhist statues for the two previous kings in the pagoda, and prayed for the prosperity and peace of his kingdom. It is a typical stone pagoda of the Silla Period, consisting of a three-story body erected on a two-story platform. It is smaller than the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 112) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from Goseonsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 38). The style of the platform is similar to that of the two aforementioned pagodas, but it shows signs of a change in the style of stone pagodas which saw the number of inner pillars of the first-story platform reduced from 3 to 2, while the main body and roof stones were each made of a single stone, rather than of several stones. The four corners of the roof stone are slightly raised to create a light appearance, and the roof supports consist of five layers. Only the base of the finial ornamentation remains on the top of the pagoda. With the dismantling and reconstruction of this pagoda in 1943, numerous Artifact were discovered in the second story roof stone, including gilt-bronze reliquaries and two gilt-bronze Buddhist statues. Some Chinese characters were carved on the inside of the lids of the reliquaries, providing information on the construction date and purpose of the pagoda. This pagoda exhibits the characteristic form of stone pagodas of the Unified Silla Period, and the changes in style that occurred in the early years of the kingdom. |
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