Similar Properties
| Name |
Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong |
| Classification |
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| Country |
Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| Address |
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| Overview |
The property consists of twelve historic monuments and remains of the numerous historical sites of Kaesong, which flourished as the capital of the Koryo kingdom ( 918-1392 CE). The capital's location based on feng shui, palaces and tombs, defense system consisting of walls and gates, and educational institutions embody the political, cultural, philosophical and spiritual values of the Koryo Dynasty during the transition from Buddhism to Confucianism. |
| Designation |
World cultural heritage |
| Designation year |
2013 |
| Criteria |
(ii)(iii) |
| Age |
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| Related homepage |
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1278/ |
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