๐ The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
UNESCO-inscribed burial sites reflecting Confucian principles and Korean royal traditions
๐ Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2009
- 40 royal tombs distributed across 18 locations throughout South Korea
- Jangneung Cluster located in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province (37.197417, 128.452861)
- Spans Joseon Dynasty period (1392โ1910), with tombs dating from the 14th to 19th centuries
The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty constitute a network of burial sites preserving the graves of kings ...