Seoul Sajikdan, Neo-Confucian altar in Sajik-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
The Seoul Sajikdan consists of two square altars, Sadan and Jikdan, each measuring 7.65 meters on each side, surrounded by traditional walls and gates.
Constructed in 1395 during the Joseon Dynasty, the altar served as a ceremonial ground for offerings to the deities of earth and grain until 1911.
The square design of both altars reflects the traditional Korean belief that earth manifests in square forms, while heaven takes round shapes.
Seoul Sajikdan maintains its original structures, including the main altars and surrounding walls, and stands near the Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul.
The sacred space contains two specific altars: Sadan for earth deity ceremonies in the east and Jikdan for grain deity rituals in the west.
GPS coordinates: 37.57570,126.96800
Latest update: March 27, 2025 07:02
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