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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
The Tomb of King Muryeong, located in Gongju, South Korea, is an archaeological marvel from the late classical and early post-classical periods. As the resting place of King Muryeong of Baekje and his queen, the tomb remains a rare example of an intact Baekje burial site. Constructed in the 6th century, it reflects a unique blend of Baekje and southern Chinese architectural influences, featuring a brick chamber with an arched roof and a sophisticated drainage system. The discovery of the tomb in 1971, untouched by grave robbers, yielded 2,906 artifacts, including diadems, a ring-pommelled sword, and epigraphs that provide precise historical dates, corroborating records from the Samguk Sagi. This site offers invaluable insights into the cultural and historical landscape of the Baekje kingdom.
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