Jangneung_(Injo)

Jangneung (Injo)

Jangneung (Injo)

Royal tomb in South Korea

Jangneung is a burial ground from the Joseon dynasty, where King Injo and his first wife, Queen Inyeol, were entombed.[1] Located in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, it is recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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History

It was originally built in 1635 in Uncheon-ri, Paju, but due to a fire, scorpions and snakes found refuge in the sculptures surrounding the tomb and thus the relocation became necessary. In 1731 it was moved to Galhyeon-ri. As characteristic of 17th century Korean art, the tomb is decorated with peony and lotus design.[1][2][3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Jangneung Royal Tomb, Paju". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
  2. [2]
    "파주 장릉" (in Korean). Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
  3. [3]
    Cultural Heritage Administration. Nomination of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty for Inscription on the World Heritage List (pdf). UNESCO. p. 148. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
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