Royal Tombs of the Joseon
- States
- Korea
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2009
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 37.1972222222, 128.4527777778
- Last Visited
- 2024
- UNESCO ID
- 1319
- WH Site
- 1319
The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Korea, are a collection of mausoleums built between the 15th and 20th centuries to honor the Joseon rulers and their families. These tombs exemplify traditional Confucian burial practices, featuring carefully designed layouts with stone statues, ceremonial pavilions, and natural landscapes that reflect harmony between architecture and nature. Recognized for their historical and cultural significance, they offer insight into the dynasty’s governance, artistry, and spiritual beliefs.
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Points (18)
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• Donggureung Cluster
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• Gwangneung Cluster
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• Heolleung Cluster
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• Hongyureung Cluster
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• Jangneung Cluster
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• Jangneung Cluster
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• Jangneung Cluster
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• Jeongneung Cluster
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• Olleung Cluster
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• Pajusamreung Cluster
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• Sareung Cluster
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• Seolleung Cluster
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• Seooreung Cluster
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• Seosamreung Cluster
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• Taereung Cluster
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• Uireung Cluster
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• Yeongneung Cluster
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• Yungneung Cluster