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Baekje Historic Areas
World Heritage Site in South Korea
Mireuksa
Mireuksa () was the largest Buddhist temple in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. The temple was established in 602 by King Mu and is located 36.012083 N, 127.031028 E, modern Iksan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. The site was excavated in 1980, disclosing many hitherto unknown facts about Baekje architecture. Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda is one of two extant Baekje pagodas. It is also the largest as well as being among the oldest of all Korean pagodas.
Tomb of King Muryeong
tumulus
Jeongnimsa
Jeongnimsa () was a major Buddhist temple in the Baekje capital of Sabi, now located in Buyeo County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It was constructed in 538 and continued to be used in to the Goryeo period (918–1392). In 2015, it was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the item Baekje Historic Areas. On March 26, 1983, it was made a Historic Site of South Korea.
Gongsanseong
Gongsanseong () is a castle in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
Ancient Tombs in Gongju
Royal tombs of Baekje in Gongju
Busosanseong
Busosanseong () was a Baekje-era Korean fortress on the mountain Busosan in what is now Buyeo County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, it was designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 5. The fortress was built in 538 (Korean calendar), possibly in place of another existing fortification on the spot, to protect the final Baekje capital Sabi. The fortification has traces of three main gates and a military depot.
Royal tombs in Neungsan-ri
archaeological site in South Korea
Buyeo Naseong
ancient walls in Buyeo, South Korea
Wanggung-ri
archaeological site in South Korea