Cheonmachong

The Cheonmachong is the tomb of an unknown person in Gyeongju from the Silla Dynasty, probably dating from the late 5th or early 6th century located in Daeneungwon, a park-like area in the center of Gyeongju with a plurality of such grave mound.

Loosely translated, the name means " tomb of the heavenly horse ".

The plant was opened in 1973 by archaeologists, with over 12,000 artifacts were found, including a gold crown, and many other pieces of jewelry. Also, an image after the grave was named, was found here. Pictured is a galloping horse, similar as it was found in the tombs of the Goguryeo Dynasty in North Korea.

The grave can now be entered in its interior replicas of the grave finds are exhibited. The originals are in the Gyeongju National Museum, a few miles south of Gyeongju.

Along with many other finds from the Silla Dynasty, the grave in 2000 was appointed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pictures of Cheonmachong

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