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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
About
Poseokjeong, located near Namsan in Gyeongju, South Korea, is an archaeological site dating back to the Unified Silla period. The site is renowned for its beautifully carved granite water channel that once adorned a royal pavilion, now lost to time. This water feature, crafted from 63 granite blocks, was central to the winding stream parties, a cultural practice of the Silla aristocracy involving poetry and drinking games. The pavilion was a symbol of the opulence of the Silla kingdom, and its gardens were enriched with ancient trees like zelkova, pine, and bamboo. Poseokjeong stands as a historical marker of the kingdom's demise, notably marked by the assassination of King Gyeongae by King Kyŏn Hwŏn of Later Baekje in 927 CE. The site continues to offer insights into Silla's cultural and artistic achievements.
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