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Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda
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Stone Pagoda at Mireuksa Temple Site, Iksan 益山 彌勒寺址 石塔 | |
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익산 미륵사지 석탑 | |
![]() Iksan Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda after restoration | |
Location | |
Location | Giyang-ri, Geumma-myeon, Iksan, North Jeolla Province |
Country | South Korea |
Architecture | |
Founder | King Mu of Baekje |
Completed | 600~640 |
Website | |
http://iksan.museum.go.kr/ |
Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda | |
Hangul | 익산 미륵사지 석탑 |
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Hanja | 益山 彌勒寺址 石塔 |
Revised Romanization | Iksan Mireuksaji Seoktap |
McCune–Reischauer | Iksan Mirŭksaji Sŏkt'ap |
Iksan Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda (Korean: 익산 미륵사지 석탑, Hanja: 益山 彌勒寺址 石塔) is located in Mireuksaji (Mireuksa temple site), Geumma-myeon, Iksan-si, North Jeolla Province, and is the oldest stone pagoda remaining in Korea. It is designated as the 11th national treasure.[1][2]
This stone pagoda, built in 639 during the reign of King Mu,[3] is called the primitive style(始原形式) of Baekje pagoda, and in many ways it is the starting point of the entire pagoda in Korea.[3] At the time of dismantling, the height was 14.2m, which is the largest stone pagoda in Korea, and is estimated to be 9 stories originally based on extant materials. This stone pagoda realized the wooden pagoda architecture in stone and reflects the appearance and style of Baekje wooden pagoda.[3][4]