Mireuksa, Buddhist temple ruins in Iksan, South Korea.
Mireuksa is a Buddhist temple ruin in Iksan with stone foundations, architectural fragments, and a pagoda standing 14 meters high from the Baekje period. Excavations since 1980 have revealed much about how the original structure was built and what materials were used.
King Mu of Baekje founded Mireuksa in 602, making it an important religious center during the kingdom's final decades. The temple marked a time of cultural growth before the kingdom fell.
The pagoda shows how Korean builders moved from wooden to stone construction in their temples. This shift shaped the way Buddhist buildings were created for centuries to come.
The site has information panels spread throughout explaining archaeological finds and architectural details. These panels help visitors understand what was discovered and how the temple was laid out.
The restoration uses about 62 percent of the original stones, keeping authentic pieces from the past. This lets visitors see real parts of the ancient temple while keeping it structurally safe.
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