Anguksa
Sign in to saveAnguksa () is a Korean Buddhist temple situated in Pyongsong, South Pyongan Province, North Korea. Built on the slopes of Mt. Pongrin, the temple dates to the Koryo dynasty, though all of the buildings date to later Joseon dynasty renovations. The building is registered as National Treasure #34.
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It sits within the topics Buddhist temples in North Korea, Buildings and structures in South Pyongan Province and National Treasures of North Korea.
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- Buddhist temple
- Country
- North Korea
- Located in
- Pyongsong
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Anguksa () is a Korean Buddhist temple situated in Pyongsong, South Pyongan Province, North Korea. Built on the slopes of Mt. Pongrin, the temple dates to the Koryo dynasty, though all of the buildings date to later Joseon dynasty renovations. The building is registered as National Treasure #34.
==History== Anguksa was founded in 503 under Koguryo. It was later reconstructed in 1419, and again renovated in 1785 under king Chŏngjo.
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