Silla Royal Tombs (Gyeongju)

Korea (South) / Kyongsangbuk / Kyongju / Gyeongju
 tomb(s), archaeological site, interesting place
There are 35 royal tombs and 155 tumuli in central Gyeongju, and 421 tumuli in the outskirts of the city. Silla burial mounds built after the period of the Three Kingdoms are found in central Gyeongju.

Most of the tumuli are shaped like domes or mounds of earth. However, some are shaped like gourds or half-moons. Excavated tombs reveal wooden coffins covered with gravel and rich grave goods of gold, glass, and quality ceramics. A famous example of a tomb in this park is the Heavenly Horse Tomb which contained a mural painting on birch bark saddle flap of a winged horse.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Gyeongju#Tombs
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Coordinates:   35°50'19"N   129°12'42"E
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