Gyeongju - Ancient capital of South Korea | Cinematic Arial View | 경주, 대한민국 2019 【4K】
Gyeongju Drone Flight: Gyeongju is a city on South Korea's southeast coast. It was the capital of the 1,000-year-long Silla Dynasty, and is known for its extensive historical remains.
Cheomseongdae Observatory (첨성대): is an astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea. Cheomseongdae means star-gazing tower in Korean. Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, and possibly even the world. It was constructed in the 7th century in the kingdom of Silla, whose capital was Seorabeol, or present-day Gyeongju (경주). Cheomseongdae was designated as the country's 31st national treasure on December 20, 1962. Modeled on Baekje's Jeomseongdae, which now exists only in historical records, the Cheomseongdae influenced the construction of a Japanese observatory in 675, and Duke Zhou's observatory in China in 723.
Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong Tomb) (대릉원(천마총)): (Ancient Tomb No. 155), which was excavated in 1973. Cheonmachong Tomb consists of a wooden coffin placed inside an underground chamber mounded with boulders and earth, characterized as a typical upper class tomb of the Silla period. The mound has a height of 12.7 m with a diameter of 50 m, and consists of a layer of rocks collected from streams. Below the rock layer is a wooden chamber that is 6.5 m long and 2.1 m wide, reaching 2.1 m in height, with the wooden coffin at its center. A total of 11,526 artifacts were discovered within the tomb, including Cheonmado, an artwork considered highly valuable as it is Korea's first artwork to be excavated from an ancient tomb.
Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (경주 동궁과 월지):Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond were the secondary palace site which was used by the crown prince. It also served as a banquet site for important national events and important visitors. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as Anapji during the Goryeo and Joseon period. In the 1980s, pottery fragment with letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site was renamed to the current Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.
Gyeongju National Museum (국립경주박물관):has numerous historical and cultural artifacts of the Silla Dynasty (57 BC - AD 935). The museum recently went through renovation, and the galleries and the exhibition halls have taken on a new look.
Bunhwangsa Temple(분황사) : was built in year 634, during the third year of Queen Seondeok's rule, the 27th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. Prominent Buddhist priests Wonhyo and Jajang resided at the temple.
Gyeongju Hwangnyongsaji (Hwangnyongsa Temple Site) (경주 황룡사지): is the name of a former Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Completed in the 7th century, the enormous 9-story structure was built entirely with wood with interlocking design with no iron nails. Wikipedia
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (경주 교촌마을) is a hanok village that allows visitors to take a look inside the lifestyle of the Choi Clan, a family known to have remained wealthy for the longest period of time in Korean history. Visitors can see the House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan (Important Folklore Material No. 27) and try some Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju Liquor (Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 86-3).
Woljeong Bridge or Woljeonggyo (월정교): is a covered bridge located next gyochon traditional village in gyeongju, South Korea.
according to records, Woljeonggyo was originally built during 19th year reign of King Gyeongdeok, the 35th king of Silla.
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Gyeongju seeks sustainable ways to grow as city of cultural heritage
경주시, 지속가능한 관광 사업 개발
Tourism is a sizeable source of income for Korea's cultural capital of Gyeongju.
So the city is developing new ways to pass on its magnificent cultural assets from more than a thousand years back to the next generation.
Oh Soo-young gives us a tour in our news feature tonight.
Hwangnyongsa History and Culture Center, Gyeongju
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Every year, the city of Gyeongju attracts millions of tourists with its numerous cultural attractions, from traditional hanok houses and elaborate sculptures to magnificent Buddhist temples.
Singyeongju Station, Gyeongju
A mere two hours south of Seoul on the KTX bullet train,... the former capital of the Silla Kingdom is known as a museum without walls.
In recent years, however, the city has ventured beyond its traditional tourist hotspots to develop new and sustainable attractions. And that's what I'm here to see today.
Hwangnyongsa Temple Site, Gyeongju
Just a five-minute drive from the city center,... lies the remains of the biggest Buddhist temple built in the Silla Dynasty.
Hwangnyongsa Temple was built in 569 AD, during the apex of the dynasty.
The nine-story pagoda beside it, at 80 meters high,
was the tallest structure in Asia at the time -- a testimony to the kingdom's unity and strength.
However, the entire site was burned to the ground during the Mongolian invasion in the mid 12-hundreds, leaving only a few stones remaining.
Efforts to restore the temple site began in the late 1970s and continue to this date.
Considering the sheer size of Hwangnyongsa Temple, we will begin by restoring the southern gate starting next year. Once we acquire enough historical evidence, we will restore the nine-story tower and the main hall.
A stone's throw away, there's a recently opened cultural center to promote these restoration efforts.
A scale model of the nine-story pagoda stands in the hall.
It's a tenth of the actual size, but the details are remarkably meticulous.
Over eight years, based on historical records of the tower and other relics, the model restored the original's details to the fullest.
The center exhibits key artifacts from more than 40-thousand relics dug up from the site.
Among them is the Challjubongi, a historical text that gives account of how the temple was built and maintained.
And this piece played an important role in the restoration efforts.
A digital display offers a view from the balcony 13 centuries ago, featuring rows of quaint hanok houses against a serene mountainous backdrop.
More than a flashback of the past, it is rather a vision of what could be, once the site is restored to its former glory.
Sociocultural sustainability also includes restoring what existed only in old texts and materializing such relics for future generations. Being able to touch and experience something is a completely different experience than just seeing it through text. So restoration work through historical research ultimately helps Gyeongju further instill its cultural identity.
Gyeongju East Palace Garden, Gyeongju
West of the city center, huge hanok houses made of glass impose their presence.
It's a modern-day take on the East Palace and Wolji Pond, where rare plants, birds and animals were raised for the first time in Korea, according to historical records.
Inside the botanical gardens, there is a jungle of more than 4-hundred plant types from all over the world.
Eccentric flowers and plants from tropical countries put an exotic spin on the otherwise traditional setting.
There are traces of history everywhere, like a mini palatial pond and lotus engravings on the paths.
Crossing over to the Bird Park, visitors can find more than 200 types of birds, from ducks and parrots to flamingos and toucans.
Snakes, badgers and other creatures can also be spotted.
The complex is the first and biggest experiential zoo and garden in the country, a place to enjoy and interact with nature's finest as our ancestors did for the first time in this city.
Two years and five months into our opening in September 2013, we hit one million visitors, so that's around 400-thousand a year. Because of its popularity, a second botanical and zoo complex will be built.
Diverse and authentic cultural experiences bring more tourists to a region, which spurs local spending and, eventually, invigorates the local economy. So restoration projects with a modern twist, like the Gyeongju East Palace Garden, play a vital role in that sense.
Reviving its glorious past, the city of Gyeongju is building up new landmarks to further enhance its role as the capital of Korea's cultural heritage.
Oh Soo-young, Arirang News.
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2017.07.23 경주 황룡사지(Gyeongju Hwangnyongsaji [Hwangnyongsa Temple site])
Gyeongju seeks sustainable ways to grow as a city of cultural heritage
경주시, 지속가능한 관광 사업 개발
Tourism is a sizeable source of income for Gyeongju.
Choosing not to merely stay content with its thriving industry, the Korean city is developing new ways.... to pass on its magnificent cultural assets to the next generation.
Oh Soo-young takes us to the nation's cultural capital
Every year, the city of Gyeongju attracts millions of tourists with its numerous cultural attractions, from traditional hanok houses and elaborate sculptures to magnificent Buddhist temples.
A mere two hours south of Seoul on the KTX bullet train,... the former capital of the Silla Kingdom is known as a museum without walls.
In recent years, however, the city has ventured beyond its traditional tourist hotspots to develop new and sustainable attractions. And that's what I'm here to see today.
Hwangnyongsa Temple was built in 569 AD, during the apex of the Silla Dynasty.
The nine-story pagoda beside it, at 80 meters high,
was the tallest structure in Asia at the time -- a testimony to the kingdom's unity and strength.
However, the entire site was burned to the ground during the Mongolian invasion in the mid 12-hundreds, leaving only a few stones remaining.
Considering the sheer size of Hwangnyongsa Temple, we will begin by restoring the southern gate starting next year. Once we acquire enough historical evidence, we will restore the nine-story tower and the main hall.
Sociocultural sustainability also includes restoring what existed only in old texts and materializing such relics for future generations. Being able to touch and experience something is a completely different experience than just seeing it through text. So restoration work through historical research ultimately helps Gyeongju further instill its cultural identity.
West of the city center, huge hanok houses made of glass impose their presence.
It's a modern-day take on the East Palace and Wolji Pond, where rare plants, birds and animals were raised for the first time in Korea, according to historical records.
Inside the botanical gardens, there is a jungle of more than 4-hundred plant types from all over the world.
Eccentric flowers and plants from tropical countries put an exotic spin on the otherwise traditional setting.
There are traces of history everywhere, like a mini palatial pond and lotus engravings on the paths.
Crossing over to the Bird Park, visitors can find more than 200 types of birds, from ducks and parrots to flamingos and toucans.
Diverse and authentic cultural experiences bring more tourists to a region, which spurs local spending and, eventually, invigorates the local economy. So restoration projects with a modern twist, like the Gyeongju East Palace Garden, play a vital role in that sense.
Reviving its glorious past, the city of Gyeongju is building up new landmarks to grow as the capital of Korea's cultural heritage.
Oh Soo-young, Arirang News.
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Gyeongju Historical Area, where Silla Dynasty comes to life
경주 역사 지구, 신라왕조가 살아나는 곳
Sculptures, reliefs, pagodas, and the remains of temples. The Gyeongju Historic Areas contain a remarkable concentration of Korean Buddhist art... particularly from the 7th to 10th centuries.
Our Hwang Hojun introduces us to the Gyeongju Historic Areas: Korea's UNESCO World Heritage.
It's the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom.
And it continues to tell the story of the golden kingdom, even today.
The Gyeongju Historic Area is divided into five distinct areas, the Namsan Belt, the Wolsong Belt, the Tumuli Belt, the Hwangnyongsa Belt and the Sanseong Belt, where one can experience the birth and fall of Silla.
There are ten criteria UNESCO uses to assess whether a heritage candidate has outstanding universal value.
To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must meet at least one of the ten selection criteria.
The Gyeongju Historic Area was selected as a World Heritage Site in 2000 after meeting two of the criteria... exhibiting evidence of interchange of human values, and bearing exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which has disappeared.
There is abundant evidence that Silla played a crucial role in the cultural communication in East Asia, Gyeongju being the final destination of the Maritime Silk Road.
Moreover, the city bears some archaeological significance as it preserves the features of the ancient kingdom's capital.
To name a few...
One cannot miss the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, in the Tumuli belt of the area, because of the numerous and prominent burial mounds containing the tombs of kings and nobles.
Since excavation started in the 1970s, over 40,000 relics have been found, including royal crowns and golden accessories.
One of the tombs rose to fame after a painting of a winged horse on birch bark was discovered.
The tombs not only demonstrate the lavish lifestyle of the royals, but the some excavated artifacts, including those made out of glass, show us Silla was more than just a kingdom sitting on the east end of Asia.
Rather, it was a country that actively traded with countries in the West, including Persian countries and even Rome.
Cheomseongdae, the world's oldest surviving observatory stands in the Wolseong Belt of the district.
By measuring the position of the sunlight shining through the small window on Cheomseongdae, it was possible to keep track of the 24 seasonal divisions, which was crucial for an agrarian society.
Built in the 7th century, Cheomseongdae's symmetrical and round structure, along with its deep pit filled with gravel and sand, made the ancient observatory earthquake-resistant.
As a matter of fact, it even survived the magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit Gyeongju last Monday.
Countless remnants of Silla, including the old palace site, give visitors the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the kingdom's past glories.
They built so many beautiful buildings and a beautiful town. This was really impressive. Yes.
Most impressive to see what is like a possible in the past. What was possible in the past.
The city itself is an open-air museum... a treasure trove that testifies to the unique, artistic, and international identity of the millennium-long Silla Dynasty.
Hwang Hojun, Arirang News, Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju Tower marries Joongdo Tower in tradtional wedding ceremoy
경주 중도 타워 혼례
A unique marriage took place in Korea on Friday.
It wasn′t been two people，... but two buildings.
The ceremony commemorated Gyeongju city′s royal past， and marks the end of the Silk Road Cultural Festival.
Kwon Jang－ho has more.
This is the Gyeongju Tower.
It was built in 2007 and represents the Hwangnyongsa Temple tower that stood at the location over a thousand years ago.
And now meet its new husband， the Joongdo Tower.
Completed earlier this year just a stone′s throw away from its wife， it is a replica of the Hwangnyongsa Tower， recreated from the designs left in ancient records.
The Hwangyongsa temple was the jewel of the Silla Kingdom when it was built in the 7th century.
At the time the main nine－story tower was the tallest structure is Asia， standing at 263 feet.
The temple and its tower stood for almost 600 years， before it was destroyed by Mongolian invaders in the 13th Century.
Now the two modern towers commemorating the temple and Gyeongju city′s royal past， have been married to symbolize hope of reunification in Korea.
″Much like when Queen Seondeok built Hwangnyongsa Tower dreaming of world peace， the union of the two towers represents the hope for a peaceful and united Korea.″
Hundreds of Gyeongju residents came out for the lavish ceremony， which was held in front of the bride.
It′s hoped the newlyweds will have a long and happy marriage.
Kwon Jang－Ho， Arirang News.
[TV ZONE] Silla's Most Ambitious Tower - The Stone Brick Pagoda at Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju
The construction of Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju was commissioned by Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty to assert her authority and benefit the people. Designated as National Treasure No. 30, the Stone Brick Pagoda at Bunhwangsa Temple, Gyeongju is the oldest remaining pagoda in Korea. Inspired by brick pagodas that were popular in India and China at that time, the pagoda was built with stone bricks, although its exterior retains Silla's unique style. The images of the Deva Kings engraved on its four sides attest to Silla's advanced artistic techniques.
Gyeongju Tower marries Joongdo Tower in tradtional wedding ceremoy
경주 중도 타워 혼례
A unique marriage took place in Korea on Friday.
It wasn′t been two people，... but two buildings.
The ceremony commemorated Gyeongju city′s royal past， and marks the end of the Silk Road Cultural Festival.
Kwon Jang－ho has more.
This is the Gyeongju Tower.
It was built in 2007 and represents the Hwangnyongsa Temple tower that stood at the location over a thousand years ago.
And now meet its new husband， the Joongdo Tower.
Completed earlier this year just a stone′s throw away from its wife， it is a replica of the Hwangnyongsa Tower， recreated from the designs left in ancient records.
The Hwangyongsa temple was the jewel of the Silla Kingdom when it was built in the 7th century.
At the time the main nine－story tower was the tallest structure is Asia， standing at 263 feet.
The temple and its tower stood for almost 600 years， before it was destroyed by Mongolian invaders in the 13th Century.
Now the two modern towers commemorating the temple and Gyeongju city′s royal past， have been married to symbolize hope of reunification in Korea.
″Much like when Queen Seondeok built Hwangnyongsa Tower dreaming of world peace， the union of the two towers represents the hope for a peaceful and united Korea.″
Hundreds of Gyeongju residents came out for the lavish ceremony， which was held in front of the bride.
It′s hoped the newlyweds will have a long and happy marriage.
Kwon Jang－Ho， Arirang News.
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Gyeongju (Korean pronunciation: [kjəːŋdʑu]) is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea.[2][3] It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1,324 km2 (511 sq mi) with a population of 264,091 people (as of December 2012.)[2][4] Gyeongju is 370 km (230 mi) southeast of Seoul,[5] and 55 km (34 mi) east of the provincial capital, Daegu.[6] The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west, Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north, while to the east lies the coast of the Sea of Japan (East Sea).[2] Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.[7]
Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla (57 BC -- 935 AD) which ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula between the 7th and 9th centuries. A vast number of archaeological sites and cultural properties from this period remain in the city. Gyeongju is often referred to as the museum without walls.[8][9] Among such historical treasures, Seokguram grotto, Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju Historic Areas and Yangdong Folk Village are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.[10][11] The many major historical sites have helped Gyeongju become one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Korea.[6][12]
The city of Gyeongju was united with the nearby rural Gyeongju County in 1995 and is now an urban--rural complex.[13] It is similar to 53 other small- and medium-sized cities with a population under 300,000 people in South Korea.[14] As well as its rich historical heritage, Gyeongju today is affected by the economic, demographic, and social trends that have shaped modern South Korean culture. Tourism remains the major economic driver, but manufacturing activities have developed due to its proximity to major industrial centers such as Ulsan and Pohang. Gyeongju is connected to the nationwide rail and highway networks, which facilitate industrial and tourist traffic.[15][16][17]
Gyeongju is a major tourist destination for South Koreans as well as foreign visitors. It boasts the 1000 years of Silla heritage with vast number of ancient ruins and archaeological sites found throughout the city,[22] which help to attract 6 million visiting tourists including 750,000 foreigners per year.[5] The city government has parlayed its historic status into a basis for other tourism-related developments such as conferences, festivals, and resorts.[149]
Many Silla sites are located in Gyeongju National Park such as the Royal Tomb Complex, the Cheomseongdae observatory that is one of the oldest surviving astronomical observatories in East Asia,[150] the Anapji royal pond garden,[149] and the Gyerim forest.[151] Gyeongju National Museum hosts many important artifacts and national treasures that have been excavated from sites within the city and surrounding areas.[149]
Much of Gyeongju's heritage are related to the Silla kingdom's patronage of Buddhism. The grotto of Seokguram and the temple of Bulguksa were the first Korean sites to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995.[149][152] In addition, the ruins of the old Hwangnyongsa temple, said to have been Korean's largest, are preserved on the slopes of Toham Mountain. Various Silla-era stone carvings of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are found on mountainsides throughout the city, particularly on Namsan.[149]
A significant portion of Gyeongju's tourist traffic is due to the city's promotion of itself as a site for various festivals, conferences, and competitions. Every year since 1962, the Silla cultural festival has been held in October to celebrate and honour the dynasty's history and culture. It is one of the major festivals of Korea.[153][154][155] It features athletic events, folk games, music, dance, literary contests and Buddhist religious ceremonies. Other festivals include the Cherry Blossom Marathon in April,[156] the Korean Traditional Liquor and Cake festival in March,[9] and memorial ceremonies for the founders of the Silla Dynasty and General Kim Yu-sin.[129]
There were 15 hotels including Hilton Hotel, Gyeognju Chosun Hotel, and 276 lodging facilities, and 2,817 restaurants in Gyeongju in 2006.[16]
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찬란했던 황룡사지 9층목탑(Hwangnyongsa Temple Nine-story Wooden Pagoda)
신라 삼보(三寶)의 하나로, 삼국유사에 의하면 643년(선덕여왕 12) 당나라에서 유학을 마치고 귀국한 자장(慈藏)의 요청으로 건조되었다 한다. 그러나 645년(선덕여왕 14) 처음 건축을 시작하여 그해 4월 8일에 찰주를 세우고 이듬해 완공했다는 설도 있는데, 이는 황룡사 구층탑지 심초석(心礎石) 안에서 도굴된 신라황룡사찰주본기(新羅皇龍寺刹柱本記)에서 비롯한 것이다.
아홉 개의 층은 모두 신라 변방의 나라들을 가리켰고 탑을 세움으로써 이웃의 침해를 누를 수 있었다고 한다. 이 탑은 건립된 후 50년이 지난 698년(효소왕 7) 벼락을 맞아 불탄 이래 여러 차례 중수되어 웅장한 모습을 유지해왔으나 1238년(고려 고종 25) 몽골의 병화(兵火)로 가람 전체가 불타버려 그 후로는 중수되지 못하였다.
It is one of Silla Sambo, and according to Samguk Yusa, it was built at the request of the ruler who returned home after studying in Tang Dynasty in 643. However, there was a theory that the first construction was started in 645 (Queen Seondeok 14) and was completed on April 8 of that year, and completed the following year. 柱 本 記) is from.
Nine floors all pointed to Silla's outskirts and were able to suppress the infringement of their neighbors by building a tower. Since the tower was built 50 years after the thunderbolt in 698 (King Enzyme 7), the tower has been kept heavy and magnificent since it was burned down. Since then, it has not been watered.
Restoration of the Ruins/폐허의 복원 - Gyeongju Now and Then (7)
Hwangryongsa, literally meaning the Temple of Imperial Dragon, was built in AD 569.
Its tower was designed by the border-crossing star-architect of Baek-je (in modern sinified Korean, but actually called like G'rda-la among the countrymen back in days, literally meaning Grand-land) Abbey't-i (called and spelled like Abiji in modern Korean since it's been palatalized: According to the official records his name meant temple builder, so I guess it wasn't his real name, but his official title for his profession) and was completed in 645 along with the Bunhwangsa Temple right next door under the reign of Sundo'k Queen KiM Dukman.
* Find more information about the famed architect Abbey't-i's works, the very reason Silla had to hire this man from her enemy state in the middle of a bloody war with the country:
Over 80 meters (263 feet) tall, it was the tallest building in the whole East Asia until it was destroyed under Mongol Invasion in 1238 along with most of the millennium city Solapol's once-splendid urban area (also spelled Sir-a-ber or Sur-a-burg).
The city was first built in 57 BC under the first COreSOl-KhAN PArK Hi'gh-o's-i, and was the capital of Sor-o, Sur-o or Sir-a (also spelled Siilla, Silla or Shinra) ever since for a thousand years.
The millennium golden kingdom was absorbed to the medieval Core'i-o Empire in 935 without a fight, so the city was intact without any destruction then. It was the East-capital (Dong-jing in Chinese, Tong-gyong in Korean, To-kyo in Japanese) until its destruction in 1238.
After the war with Mongol Empire, Corey/Coree-o government closed the East-capital office and moved it to modern-day Seoul and named the new city Nam-gyong, the South-capital (or simply called So-ur, the Cap'ital-city).
South Kore'i-an gov'ern-ment and the City of Gyeongju have been reconstructing the temple, but the work is not done yet.
* For more in-form'ation vis'it the Cit'y of Gyeongju YouTube Channel:
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지금부터 그 누구도 아무도 진짜! 진짜! 몰랐던 숨겨진 이야기가 펼쳐집니다.
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Restoration of Seokgatap pagoda nearly complete
석가탑 복원 눈앞...천 3백년 전 모습 되찾나？
The three－story Seokgatap pagoda is one of Korea′s oldest stone relics.
The 13－hundred－year－old stone pagoda has been under restoration for over three years now... but we have some good news － that process will be near completion and the beloved pagoda will be open to the public early next year.
It′s often said that art restoration is a work of art itself － our Kim Ji－yeon has more on this meticulous process.
Restoring a thirteen－hundred year－old stone pagoda that weighs three－and－a－half tons has to be done extremely carefully.
Even the slightest turn towards the wrong angle can be dangerous.
This three－story stone pagoda called Seokgatap belongs at the heart of the cultural relic of Bulguksa temple in Gyeongju.
I′ve been to several restoration projects but this is by far the largest. I′m honored to be here for this historic moment.″
The ten－and－a－half meter－high Seokgatap，... built during the Shilla dynasty in 751 BC，... is currently designated as the country′s 21st national treasure.
In September 2012， the pagoda was dismantled for the restoration project after fractures were detected.
Instead of regular metal，... titanium was used to fill the crevices... while earth mixed with natural minerals was pumped into the interior.
It marks the first time the pagoda has been restored since it was partially reconstructed in the mid 1960s after it was damaged in an attempted theft.
″This project will make it possible for the national treasure to be preserved for thousands more years.″
The researcher says the restored Seokgatap stone pagoda will be unveiled to the public in January.
Kim Ji－yeon， Arirang News.
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