Similar Properties
| Name |
Gyeongju Historic Areas |
| Classification |
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| Country |
Republic of Korea |
| Address |
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| Overview |
Gyeongju flourished between 57 BCE to 935 CE as the capital of the Kingdom of Silla. The city contains many historic sites and buildings such as statues of Buddha, reliefs, pagodas, temples and palaces, which are of exceptional significance in the development of Buddhist art and secular architecture in Korea. |
| Designation |
World cultural heritage |
| Designation year |
2000 |
| Criteria |
(ii)(iii) |
| Age |
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| Related homepage |
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/976/ |
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