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Gyeongju - the Silla-Kingdom capital

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Giant Drum,Bulguksa Temple
Gyeongju remains an important centre of Korean Buddhism. East of the downtown lies Bulguksa, one of South Korea's largest Buddhist temples; nearby is Seokguram, a famed Buddhist shrine. Traditional prayer locations are found on mountains throughout Gyeongju. Such mountains include Namsan near the city center, Danseok-san and Obong-san in the west, and the low peak of Hyeong-san on the Gyeongju-Pohang border. Namsan in particular is often referred to as "the sacred mountain," due to the Buddhist shrines and statues which cover its slopes.
Graves of the Silla emperors
Old Gyeongju farm

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globetrott Sat Jun 28, 2008 05:58 UTC
 how interesting to learn about these old cultures ! The Silla Tombs and Cheomseongdae are amazing, thanks for sharing !

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