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Inner Burial Chamber
The inner burial chamber of the Cheonmachong tomb is a wooden structure oriented east to west, measuring 2.1 metres high, 6.5 metres long and 4.2 metres wide. It once contained a lacquered wooden coffin surrounded by thousands of funeral objects, revealing the considerable wealth and status of the Silla kingdom. What to see here offers remarkable insight into ancient Korean burial practices and royal affluence.
Exhibition of Replicas and Excavation Process
Inside the Cheonmachong tomb is a small museum explaining the construction of Silla burial mounds and the excavation process of this particular tomb. The original artefacts discovered during excavation have been transferred to Gyeongju National Museum, so the museum here displays replicas. What to see includes detailed accounts of Silla funerary practices and the archaeological methods used to uncover this important historical site. Opening hours and tickets details are available on-site.
Cheonmado (Painting of the Heavenly Horse)
The Cheonmado is a remarkable surviving painting from the Silla period, depicting a winged white horse rendered on birch bark attached to a saddle flap. Discovered in Gyeongju, it remains the only known example of Silla-era painting to have endured to the present day. This extraordinary artefact offers a rare glimpse into the artistic traditions of ancient Korea and is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship of the period.
- 1.Inner Burial Chamber
- 2.Exhibition of Replicas and Excavation Process
- 3.Cheonmado (Painting of the Heavenly Horse)
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