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๐Ÿ‘‘ The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty

Archaeology & Antiquity South Korea Asia

๐Ÿ‘‘ The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
UNESCO-inscribed burial sites reflecting Confucian principles and Korean royal traditions


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 10:52
๐Ÿ“Œ 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 (1392โ€“1910), 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 ...

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