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Go Stones, Jewelry Unearthed from Silla-era Tomb of Woman

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Hundreds of Go stones and jewel beetle ornaments were some of the unusual relics found alongside a guilt-bronze crown and gold accessories at an ancient tomb presumed to belong to a woman from a royal family in the Silla era, cultural heritage authorities said Monday. The relics were found [...]

Late 5th-early 6th Century Funeral Relics Unearthed at Royal Tomb Complex

GYEONGJU, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A pair of ceremonial gilt-bronze shoes, believed to have been made between the late 5th century and early 6th century, were unearthed from an excavation site at a royal tomb complex in southeastern South Korea, cultural heritage authorities said Wednesday. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said researchers have unearthed [...]