D.Kim's Korea Video Blog: King Munmu's Tomb
I guess osama was not the first one to get buried out at sea...King Munmu beat him by about 1300 years!
2017.07.23 경주 황룡사지(Gyeongju Hwangnyongsaji [Hwangnyongsa Temple site])
[TRIPofJHL] Visiting Donggureung Royal Tombs in Guri
- DONGGUREUNG 동구릉(東九陵). Donggureung is the royal mausoleum of Joseon Dynasty. This is located in the Guri City next to Seoul. Korean letter 릉(reung 陵) or 능(neung) means a tomb. Royal Tombs of Joseon Dynasty in Korea have been registered as UNESCO world heritage in 2009. Those tombs are locating in multiple areas and Donggureung has the most number of 9 tombs in a single cluster.
- Hongsalmun(홍살문) or Hongjeonmun(홍전문 紅箭門) was a main gate to tombs, shrines or academies. It literally means a gate with red arrows. Painted in red, it has no roof nor doors.
- Jaesil 재실(齋室). Jaesil is a place to prepare rituals or ceremonies locating closely to tombs. Kitchen, warehouse, changing rooms, etc.
- The stream in Donggureung is currently being maintained to observe various aquatic creatures for visitors.
- The way to each mausoleum is an easy trail in the forest.
- #1 Sureung 수릉(綏陵). Sureung is the mausoleum of Posthumous King Munjo(1809-1830) and Empress Sinjeong(1808-1890).
- The roads to the shrine have soul's road(신도 神道) on the left and king's road(어도 御道) on the right.
- The shrine is called as Jeongjagak(정자각 丁字閣). Bigak(비각 碑閣) is where career-written tombstones are located. Neungchim(능침 陵寢) is a mound area that the body of the
king lies. The access of visitors isn't allowed normally.
- #2 Hyeolleung (Hyunreung) 현릉(顯陵). Hyeolleung is the mausoleum of 5th King Munjong(1414-1452) and his wife, Queen Hyeongdeok(1418-1441).
- #3 Geonwolleung (Geonwonreung) 건원릉(健元陵). Geonwolleung is the mausoleum of the founder of Joseon and First King Taejo(1335-1408). Flame grasses grow on the tomb of Geonwolleung. It is said
King Taejo wished to be buried in Hamheung. Later his son, 3rd King Taejong brought soils and flame
grasses from Hamheung and covered the tomb with them.
- #4 Mongneung (Mokreung) 목릉(穆陵). Mongneung is the mausoleum of 14th King Seonjo(1552-1608) and two wives(Queen Uiin and Queen Inmok). In the mausoleum of multiple tombs, the order starts from the west(left) to the east(right). From the left end, king, 1st queen, 2nd queen, .... Queen Inmok's tomb was the only tomb allowing visitors a close access inside Neungchim.
- The mausoleum of Joseon king or queen consists of three areas. The access(진입공간 鎭入空間), the shrine(제향공간 祭響空間) and the grave(능침공간 陵寢空間). The access(진입공간 鎭入空間) is the maintenance area. The shrine(제향공간 祭響空間) is a place for rituals allowing living and dead people together. The grave(능침공간 陵寢空間) is the mound area where kings and queens have been buried.
- Palaces and mausoleums of Joseon Dynasty have been built maintaining existing environments. Therefore, some of tombs are meeting with several hills.
- #5 Hwireung 휘릉(徽陵). Hwireung is the mausoleum of Queen Jangnyeol(1624-1688), the wife of 16th King Injo(1595-1649).
- The name of bus stop is quite elaborated as '우리나라 최대 왕릉군인 동구릉'. Which means 'Donggureung as the largest cluster of royal tombs in the country'.
- #6 Wolleung(Wonreung) 원릉(元陵). Wolleung is the mausoleum of 21th King Yeongjo(1694-1776) and his wife, Queen Jeongsun(1745-1805). Yeongjo was the king of longest life and ruling in Joseon Dynasty. Governed 52 years living until 81 years old in 18th century!
- In resting areas, folk games are available for visitors today.
- #7 Gyeongneung(Gyeongreung)경릉(景陵). Gyeongneung is the mausoleum of 24th King Heonjong
(1827-1849) and his two wives(Queen Hyohyun and Hyojeong). The unique mausoleum having three tombs side by side.
- #8 Hyereung 혜릉(惠陵). Hyereung is the mausoleum of Queen Danui(1686-1718), the wife of 20th King Gyeongjong(1688-1724).
- #9 Sungneung(Sungreung) 숭릉(崇陵). Sungneung is the mausoleum of 18th King Hyeonjong(1641-1674) and his wife, Queen Myeongseong(1642-1683).
- 120 Royal tombs have been built totally during over 500-year-long Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910). 42 Reung(능 陵) as king's or queen's tombs. 14 Won(원 園) as crown prince's, wives or king's parents'. 64 Myo(묘 墓) as other royal families'. 40 of 42 Reung exist in South Korea and these are tombs registered in UNESCO.
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- 조선왕릉인 동구릉(東九陵)은 서울과 인접한 구리시에 위치해 있다. '릉(reung 陵)' 또는 '능(neung)'은 무덤을 의미하며 한국의 조선왕릉은 2009년에 유네스코 세계문화유산으로 등재되었다. 총 120개에 달하는 조선왕릉은 각지에 산재해 있고 동구릉은 그 중 9개의 능이 단일지역에 위치해있다.
- '홍살문' 또는 '홍전문 紅箭門'은 능, 사당, 서원 등으로 이어진 입구이다. 글자그대로의 뜻은 붉은 화살문을 의미하며 빨간 무늬에 지붕과 출입문이 없다.
- 재실(齋室)은 무덤과 인접하며 제사나 의식 등을 준비하기 위한 장소이며 음식 준비를 하고 제사기구를 보관하는 용도로 사용되었다.
- 동구릉의 수릉 옆 계류에는 방문객들이 수서생물을 감상할 수 있게 되어있다.
제향 공간은 중앙의 제사를 지내는 핵심공간인 정자각(丁字閣), 왕릉 주인의 업적이 비석에 적혀있는 비각(碑閣) 등으로 구성되어 있다.
- 조선왕릉은 크게 진입공간 (鎭入空間), 제향공간(祭響空間), 능침공간(陵寢空間)의 세부분으로 이루어져 있다. 진입공간은 재실과 같이 관리를 위한 공간이다. 제향공간은 홍살문, 신도, 어도, 정자각, 비각 등이 위치하여 제사와 의식을 위한 공간이다. 능침공간은 능의 주인이 모셔진 무덤을 포함한 언덕지역이다.
- 휴게공간에는 방문객을 위해 투호 같은 전통놀이를 즐길 수 있게 되어있다.
- 42개의 능 중에서 40개가 한국에 위치해 있으며, 이들만이 유네스코 세계문화유산에 등재되어 있다.
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Shrines dedicated for Silla Kings Queens
Shrines dedicated for Silla Kings
Silla was the kingdom which ruled Southern Korea.
2014 태종무열왕릉향대제3
Portrait of King Taejong Muyeol King Taejong Muyeol(603-661). The 29th king of Shilla[新羅](654∼661).
Kim, Chun-chu was the 29th king of Shilla and thus was called King Taejong Muyeol. He is the grandson of king Jinji and the son of Yongchoon (Ichan), while his mother was lady Chunmyung, the daughter of King Jinpyeong.
Kim, Chun-chu had a silver-tongue, with excellent diplomatic skills and so travelled to Japan and the Tang dynasty as an envoy to establish the foundations for the unification of the three kingdoms, especially in military alliance with the Tang dynasty. He destroyed Baekje in alliance with the Tang dynasty in 660 AD by assigning troops to Kim Yu-sin & prince BeopMin (later King Munmu).
After Kim, Chun-chu took the throne, he reorganized systems to establish the foundation of a kingdom while enhancing royal authority. Furthermore, the union of the Shilla & Gaya royal families was made through his marriage with Kim Yu-sin's sister. Eight of his direct descendants ruled the kingdom. King Taejong Muyeol was the king who gave birth to the golden era of politics & culture which was to last for 120 years.
The unification of the three kingdoms by king Taejong Muyeol became the foundation for the establishment of a Korean identity & legitimacy through a unified Shilla, Goryeo, Chosun, Korean Empire, and present-day Korea.
King Taejong Muyeol's stele is located in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do and was designated as National Treasure no. 25. The tomb of King Taejong Muyeol stands at a height of 13m in a round earthen-mound and was designated as Historic Site no. 20.
Mr. Kim, Sung Nam who is the president of the youth club in the Seoul Clan gathering of the Gangneung Kim clan, is the 44th descendant of King Taejong Muyeol and was appointed ChohunKwan[初獻官]* in Neunghyang Daeje[陵享大祭]* for King Taejong Muyeol in 2014.
* ChohunKwan[初獻官] is the person who offers the first glass at a Shrine, usually being the king.
* Neunghyang Daeje[陵享大祭] hold a great memorial services called Daeje in honor of their ancestors who especially were great kings.
2014 태종무열왕릉향대제2
King Taejong Muyeol(603-661).
Kim, Chun-chu was the 29th king of Shilla and thus was called King Taejong Muyeol. He is the grandson of king Jinji and the son of Yongchoon (Ichan), while his mother was lady Chunmyung, the daughter of King Jinpyeong.
Kim, Chun-chu had a silver-tongue, with excellent diplomatic skills and so travelled to Japan and the Tang dynasty as an envoy to establish the foundations for the unification of the three kingdoms, especially in military alliance with the Tang dynasty. He destroyed Baekje in alliance with the Tang dynasty in 660 AD by assigning troops to Kim Yu-sin & prince BeopMin (later King Munmu).
After Kim, Chun-chu took the throne, he reorganized systems to establish the foundation of a kingdom while enhancing royal authority. Furthermore, the union of the Shilla & Gaya royal families was made through his marriage with Kim Yu-sin's sister. Eight of his direct descendants ruled the kingdom. King Taejong Muyeol was the king who gave birth to the golden era of politics & culture which was to last for 120 years.
The unification of the three kingdoms by king Taejong Muyeol became the foundation for the establishment of a Korean identity & legitimacy through a unified Shilla, Goryeo, Chosun, Korean Empire, and present-day Korea.
King Taejong Muyeol's stele is located in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do and was designated as National Treasure no. 25. The tomb of King Taejong Muyeol stands at a height of 13m in a round earthen-mound and was designated as Historic Site no. 20.
Mr. Kim, Sung Nam who is the president of the youth club in the Seoul Clan gathering of the Gangneung Kim clan, is the 44th descendant of King Taejong Muyeol and was appointed ChohunKwan[初獻官]* in Neunghyang Daeje[陵享大祭]* for King Taejong Muyeol in 2014.
* ChohunKwan[初獻官] is the person who offers the first glass at a Shrine, usually being the king.
* Neunghyang Daeje[陵享大祭] hold a great memorial services called Daeje in honor of their ancestors who especially were great kings.
2014 태종무열왕릉향대제1
King Taejong Muyeol(603-661).
Kim, Chun-chu was the 29th king of Shilla and thus was called King Taejong Muyeol. He is the grandson of king Jinji and the son of Yongchoon (Ichan), while his mother was lady Chunmyung, the daughter of King Jinpyeong.
Kim, Chun-chu had a silver-tongue, with excellent diplomatic skills and so travelled to Japan and the Tang dynasty as an envoy to establish the foundations for the unification of the three kingdoms, especially in military alliance with the Tang dynasty. He destroyed Baekje in alliance with the Tang dynasty in 660 AD by assigning troops to Kim Yu-sin & prince BeopMin (later King Munmu).
After Kim, Chun-chu took the throne, he reorganized systems to establish the foundation of a kingdom while enhancing royal authority. Furthermore, the union of the Shilla & Gaya royal families was made through his marriage with Kim Yu-sin's sister. Eight of his direct descendants ruled the kingdom. King Taejong Muyeol was the king who gave birth to the golden era of politics & culture which was to last for 120 years.
The unification of the three kingdoms by king Taejong Muyeol became the foundation for the establishment of a Korean identity & legitimacy through a unified Shilla, Goryeo, Chosun, Korean Empire, and present-day Korea.
King Taejong Muyeol's stele is located in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do and was designated as National Treasure no. 25. The tomb of King Taejong Muyeol stands at a height of 13m in a round earthen-mound and was designated as Historic Site no. 20.
Mr. Kim, Sung Nam who is the president of the youth club in the Seoul Clan gathering of the Gangneung Kim clan, is the 44th descendant of King Taejong Muyeol and was appointed ChohunKwan[初獻官]* in Neunghyang Daeje[陵享大祭]* for King Taejong Muyeol in 2014.
* ChohunKwan[初獻官] is the person who offers the first glass at a Shrine, usually being the king.
* Neunghyang Daeje[陵享大祭] hold a great memorial services called Daeje in honor of their ancestors who especially were great kings.
Later Baekje
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Later Baekje
Hubaekje or Later Baekje was one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea, along with Hugoguryeo and Silla.It was officially founded by the disaffected Silla general Gyeon Hwon in 900, and fell to Wanggeon's Goryeo army in 936.
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