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Tomb of King Jinpyeong of Silla, Gyeongju
Korean name경주 진평왕릉
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The tomb of King Jinpyeong is the burial site of King Jinpyeong (reigned 579-632), the 26th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. King Jinpyeong established a new central administrative body to solidify his royal authority. He also effectively prevented invasions from Baekje and Goguryeo through diplomatic relations with the Sui and Tang dynasties of China, and he strengthened the defenses of the capital city by renovating the fortifications of Myeonghwal Fortress in Gyeongju. The tomb is a circular mound made of earth, measuring 7.9 meters in height and 36.4 meters in diameter. The base of the tomb was originally surrounded by stones, but only a few remain today. Based on its size, it is clearly a royal tomb, and its location in the middle of a plain is a distinctive feature.
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