SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A project to reconstruct Silla Ancient Tomb No. 44 at Jjoksaem in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, linked to a Silla princess who passed away 1,500 years ago, is set to commence. The Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage announced on Wednesday that it will hold an explanatory briefing on [...]
GYEONGJU, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Gyeongju, a region steeped in the richness of its ancient heritage, stands as a veritable trove of cultural relics. For close to a millennium, from its inception in 57 B.C. until the reign of Goryeo Dynasty founder Wang Geon in 935, Gyeongju served as the venerable capital of the [...]
SEOUL, May 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A heavenly horse painting, a national treasure believed to date back to the fifth to sixth century, returned for public display Thursday after nine years. The “Cheonma” painting is on display as part of a special exhibition of artifacts unearthed from a royal tomb from the Silla Kingdom (B.C. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Seoul, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) - A meaningful exhibit covering different aspects of Silla culture is opening in Gyeongju, the historical capital of the dynasty. To celebrate its 70th anniversary, the Gyeongju National Museum will display 600 Silla cultural assets, including the 30 pieces that are state-designated cultural properties. The exhibit titled ‘The Golden Culture and Buddhist [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Since the beginning of 2015, the year of the sheep, there has been no end to Koreans’ enthusiasm for the woolly animals. Gyeongju National Museum is holding a special exhibition featuring sheep themed relics from February 17 to May 3. Several pieces of sheep themed art made with bronze and clay [...]
GYEONGJU, Korea, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – The City of Gyeongju, the ancient capital city of the Silla kingdom for more than a thousand years, is awaiting tourists who want to send out the old year and greet the New Year with special events. To receive the New Year, Gyeongju has prepared various events, including a [...]