Royal tombs in Neungsan-ri

The Neungsan-ri site contains multiple earthen burial mounds built in ascending tiers, featuring stone-lined chambers and accompanying ritual structures around each tomb.

Constructed during the Baekje Kingdom period between 18 BCE and 660 CE, these tombs served as final resting places for rulers and nobility of the dynasty.

The tombs incorporate traditional Korean burial techniques with stone chambers, demonstrating the advanced engineering and architectural methods of the Baekje period.

Visitors can access the site throughout the year, with information panels in multiple languages explaining the historical context and archaeological discoveries.

Excavations at the tombs revealed rare gilded bronze shoes, intricate pottery, and decorative items that indicate the social status of the buried individuals.

Location: Buyeo-gun

Part of: Baekje Historic Areas

GPS coordinates: 36.27611,126.94250

Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:18