Jangneung is a burial ground from the Joseon dynasty, where King Injo and his first wife, Queen Inyeol, were entombed.[1] Located in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, it is recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jangneung
Jangneung (Injo) is located in South Korea
Jangneung (Injo)
Jangneung
Location60 Galhyeon-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi Province[1]
Coordinates37°46′25″N 126°42′29″E / 37.773592°N 126.708072°E / 37.773592; 126.708072
Area0.345 km²[1]
Governing bodyCultural Heritage Administration of Korea
TypeCultural
Criteriaiii, iv, vi
Designated2009 (33rd session)
Reference no.1319
RegionAsia and Australasia
Korean name
Hangul
장릉
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJangneung
McCune–ReischauerChangnŭng

History

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It was originally built in 1635 in Uncheon-ri, Paju, but due to a fire, scorpions and snakes found refuge in the sculptures surrounding the tomb and thus the relocation became necessary. In 1731 it was moved to Galhyeon-ri. As characteristic of 17th century Korean art, the tomb is decorated with peony and lotus design.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Jangneung Royal Tomb, Paju". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
  2. ^ "파주 장릉" (in Korean). Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
  3. ^ Cultural Heritage Administration. Nomination of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty for Inscription on the World Heritage List (pdf). UNESCO. p. 148. Retrieved 2015-11-29.