Introduce

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  Royal Tombs in Neungsan-ri

  The Baekje tombs clustered in Neungsan-ri outside Naseong City Wall display a unique difference from the royal tombs of the earlier period, which had usually been built at the center of the capital in order to highlight the royal authority. Most of these tombs had been looted before excavation, but archaeologists nevertheless discovered a stone sarira reliquary and a gilt-bronze incense burner made in 567 at a temple site to the west of the tomb complex.

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  Naseong City Wall

  Sabi (present-day Buyeo), the last capital of Baekje, was protected by the Geumgang River, which served as a natural moat protecting it on three sides, north, west, and south. The capital also had a wall called Naseong as a defense structure constructed in the east and this wall is now widely regarded as one of the earliest examples in East Asia of a structure built far outside a city to serve not only as a defense structure but also as a symbolic boundary between its interior and exterior.

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  Buyeo National Museum

  The history of Buyeo National Museum started some 80 years ago when the Buyeo Historic Ruins Preservation Association was established in 1929. Since then the museum has been committed to the preservation and management of the cultural heritages of Baekje, including archaeological discoveries made in the area of present-day Chungcheongnam-do. The museum strives to deepen people’s understanding of the history and culture of Baekje through a wide variety of activities, including exhibitions, research and education on archaeological artifacts of Baekje, and international exchange programs.

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  Jeongnimsa Temple Site

  Originally located at the very center of the fortified city of Sabi, Baekje’s last capital, Jeongnimsa Temple is now regarded as one of the earliest Buddhist temples to have been built at the heart of a capital city in East Asia. Excavations have revealed that the temple was once a complex of religious buildings, including a prayer hall, a lecture hall, and monks’ dormitories, exhibiting Baekje’s unique architectural style and symbolizing the Three Jewels of Buddhism, namely, Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. The site still contains an 8.3-meter-tall stone pagoda in the architectural style of wooden pagodas from the earlier period.

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  Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress

  In the archaeological site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress related with Baekje in the Sabi Period (538-660), archaeologists discovered the remains of large buildings that once formed part of the royal palace of the kingdom, along with an elaborate rammed-earth wall. They also confirmed that Busosanseong Fortress was used as a shelter by Baekje royalty and their government in times of emergency.

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  Gungnamji Pond

  Gungnamji pond(Historic Site No. 135) is where the legend of Princess Seonhwa of Silla and King Mu takes place.
  Samguksaji records that “A pond was made to the south of the palace in March, and it drew fresh running water. The pond has an island with a pavilion surrounded by willow trees on it to imitate Bangjangseonsan.” Looking at this record, it can be known that it is a royal garden made during King Mu’s reign. All four seasons are beautiful. In July, thousands of lotus flower line up for Seodong Lotus Flower Festival. In October and November, the Goodtrae Chrysanthemum Festival takes place to display various artworks.

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  Baekje Cultural Heritage Complex

  Since Baekje’s capital Buyeo was designated the special region for Baekje culture in 1993, this complex was prepared over 17 years from 1994 to 2010.
  It has Korea’s first reproduction of Baekje palace during the period of the Three States. Beam on the pillar structure of palace and temple, and the graceful and elegant dancheong are the representative construction style of Baekje. Realistic reproduction of buildings in Sabi based on artifacts and historical sites will help understanding the culture and history of Baekje.
  Not only Baekje Historical Cultural Center, but also Sabi palace and the famous temple Neungsa, residential culture village that shows the housing culture of each class, the initial royal palace Wiryeseong, and tombs display the life of Baekje, the great cultural country 1,400 years ago.

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  Muryangsa Temple

  It is told that Muryangsa Temple is built by Beomilguksa (810-889) in the late Silla and reconstructed several times later. However, the actual year of foundation is unknown.
  At the end of Silla, an old monk Muyeomguksa (801-888) temporarily stayed here, and it was expanded in the Goryeo Dynasty.
  It is also where the genius poet Kim Siseup, who lived in seclusion all his life and criticizing Grand Prince Suyang for killing his cousin Danjong to become a king, spend his later days and passed away. Once in Joseon Dynasty, a famous monk Jinmuk stayed. During the Japanese Invasion of 1592, all buildings were burnt down, and the hall of Paradise was rebuilt later. And the name of Yeongsanjeon (Provincial Cultural Property No. 413) and Myeongbujeon (Provincial Cultural Property No. 389) are not found after the Japanese Only records on Geukrakjeon (Treasure No. 356) are found. Danganjiju (Provincial Cultural Property No. 57), Seokdeung (Treasure No. 233) and Seoktap (Treasure No. 185) take the style of early Goryeo, there for it is considered a temple from Goryeo Dynasty. There are other artifacts from the temple including Kim Siseup portrait (Treasure No. 1497) and Mireukbul painting in Muryangsa temple (Treasure No. 1265).