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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Mireuksa, located in modern-day Iksan, South Korea, is the largest Buddhist temple complex from the ancient Baekje kingdom, founded in 602 CE by King Mu. This site features a unique layout of three pagodas in a linear arrangement with halls to the north, reflecting a 'one Hall-one Pagoda' style. The central structure was a wooden pagoda, flanked by two stone pagodas. The western stone pagoda, Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda, is particularly significant as it demonstrates Baekje's adaptation of wooden architecture techniques to stone. Notable archaeological finds at this site include a gold-inscribed plate with Classical Chinese inscriptions, providing insights into the temple's historical and religious significance. The site, partially restored and designated as South Korean Historic Site No. 150, illustrates the architectural ingenuity and religious fervor of the Baekje period.
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