Wolji Pond (Gyeongju)

Korea (South) / Kyongsangbuk / Kyongju / Gyeongju
 place with historical importance, pond
Wolji Pond in Gyeongju (former name was Anapji) is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park that was part of the Banwolseong (palace) complex of ancient Silla (57 BCE - 935 CE) constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE. in central Gyeongju.

Wolji Pond was dredged and rebuilt in 1974 in a long-term excavation project lasting from March 1975 to December 1986. Research revealed that stone walls surrounded the pond, and that 5 buildings had stood on the pond's west to south sides. Waterway systems were also detected. The pond is situated at the northeast edge of the Banwolseong palace site, in central Gyeongju. It contains three small islands.
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Coordinates:   35°50'4"N   129°13'37"E
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