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Audio Guide Oreung Royal Tombs Complex

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Oreung Royal Tombs Complex
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About this place

A modest grouping of five royal tombs honouring important figures from early Silla times, similar in character to Daereungwon but more intimate and quieter. The complex encompasses the sacred well Aryeongjeong and the Sungdeokjeon shrine. Set in Gyeongju, this is a worthwhile visit for those interested in Korean history. Admission is free.

Practical information

67-1 Tap-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Opening hoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Sungdeokjeon Shrine

Sungdeokjeon Shrine

Sungdeokjeon Sanctuary is a shrine dedicated to the ancestral veneration of King Park Hyeokgeose, founder of the Silla kingdom. It houses his ancestral tablet and sits to the east of the royal tombs within the Oreung complex in Gyeongju. This sanctuary preserves an important part of Korea's ancient royal heritage, offering visitors insight into Silla's ceremonial traditions and the veneration practices centred on its founding monarch.

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Aryeongjeong Well

Aryeongjeong Well

Pozo Aryeongjeong is a historically significant well located behind Sungdeokjeon Shrine within the Oreung Royal Tombs Complex in Gyeongju. According to local tradition, this is the birthplace of Queen Aryeong, wife of Park Hyeokgeose, the founding king of the Silla kingdom. The site offers insight into the early history of this ancient Korean state and the roles of its royal figures.

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  • 1.Sungdeokjeon Shrine
  • 2.Aryeongjeong Well

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