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👑 The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty

Archaeology & Antiquity South Korea Asia

👑 The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
Pajusamreung Cluster, Gyeonggi Province


🕐 2 min read · Updated 3 Apr 2026 at 01:26

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2009
  • 40 royal tombs preserved across 18 locations in South Korea
  • Dating from the 15th to 19th centuries (Joseon Dynasty, 1392–1910)
  • Reflect Confucian principles and traditional Korean geomancy (pungsu-jiri)

The Pajusamreung Cluster comprises royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, one of Korea's most influential ruling houses. Located ...

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