포항 중성리 신라비, Ancient stone monument in Gyeongju, South Korea.
The Pohang Jungseongri Silla Stele is a carved stone monument that stands in its original location with text chiseled into its surface. The inscriptions preserve records of state business and official matters from the ancient Silla Kingdom.
The stele was erected around 501 AD during the Silla Dynasty and records military victories and territorial expansion under King Jinheung. It ranks among the oldest surviving examples of carved Korean stone inscriptions from this era.
The carved text reflects how officials in the Silla Kingdom recorded important state matters for posterity. It reveals the administrative concerns and communication methods that shaped daily governance during that era.
The monument is accessible year-round and located in the historical region of Gyeongju with many other ancient sites nearby. Visitors can explore it alongside numerous other historical structures that fill the surrounding area.
The stone preserves some of the earliest known examples of Korean characters carved into rock. These early records offer a rare glimpse into the writing methods and script systems used in early medieval Korea.
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