Jangneung (Injo)
Appearance
Jangneung | |
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Location | 60 Galhyeon-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi-do[1] |
Coordinates | 37°46′25″N 126°42′29″E / 37.773592°N 126.708072°E |
Area | 0.345 km²[1] |
Governing body | Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | iii, iv, vi |
Designated | 2009 (33rd session) |
Reference no. | 1319 |
State Party | ![]() |
Region | Asia and Australasia |
Jangneung | |
Hangul | 장릉 |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Jangneung |
McCune–Reischauer | Changrŭng |
Jangneung is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Paju, Gyeonggi, South Korea. It is a Joseon Dynasty royal tomb where King Injo and Queen Inyeol are buried.[1]
The tomb
The tomb was originally built in 1635 in Uncheon-ri (운천리), Paju, but due to a fire scorpions and snakes found refuge in the sculptures surrounding the tomb and thus the relocation became necessary. In 1731 it was moved to Galhyeon-ri. As characteristic of 17th century Korean art, the tomb is decorated with peony and lotus design.[1][2][3]
Tomb | Deceased | Year |
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Jangneung (장릉) | Injo of Joseon Queen Inyeol |
1731 |
References
- ^ a b c d "Jangneung Royal Tomb, Paju". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- ^ "파주 장릉" (in Korean). CHA. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
- ^ Cultural Heritage Administration. Nomination of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty for Inscription on the World Heritage List (pdf). UNESCO. p. 148. Retrieved 2015-11-29.