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Gyeongneung, Royal tomb in Guri, South Korea.

The tomb consists of a burial mound encircled by stone structures, red pavilions, and guardian statues positioned according to traditional layout patterns.

King Heonjong of the Joseon Dynasty, who governed from 1834 to 1849, rests in this tomb alongside his two queens, Hyohyeon and Hyojeong.

The burial site follows precise Confucian architectural principles, with separate areas for ceremonial worship and specific pathways marking sacred zones.

Visitors can access the tomb through eight marked hiking trails that connect various sections of the Donggureung Royal Tombs complex.

Stone figures called seokjangseung stand guard around the tomb, representing both civil officers and military generals from the Joseon period.

Location: Guri

Inception: 1843

Part of: Tonggurung

GPS coordinates: 37.61694,127.13111

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:49

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