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Gyeongju Historic Areas
UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom. The historic areas are sometimes known as one of the largest outdoor museums in the world.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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![]() Royal tumuli at Gyeongju | |
Location | Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii) |
Reference | 976 |
Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
Area | 2,880 ha (7,100 acres) |
Buffer zone | 350 ha (860 acres) |
Coordinates | 35°47′20″N 129°13′36″E |
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