👑 The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty: Gwangneung Cluster

Archaeology & Antiquity South Korea Asia

Gwangneung Cluster is one of forty royal tomb complexes designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing the burial grounds of Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897) royalty. The site encompasses the tombs of King Sejo and his queen, integrated into a forested landscape near Seoul. The complex exemplifies royal funerary architecture and ...