Gyerim
경주 계림 · 경주시
A historic site of the Silla Kingdom in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Gyerim Forest3:43
Welcome to Gyerim, a site of profound historical and mythical significance nestled in the heart of Gyeongju. As you stand at the threshold of this ancient woodland, you are positioned geographically and temporally between two…
Listen in the app2The Entrance Path and Silla's Forestation3:52
As we cross the boundary into the shaded embrace of Gyerim, it is essential to analyze the very existence of this woodland. While it is steeped in divine mythology, the origins of Gyerim—originally known as Sirim—are rooted in…
Listen in the app3The Ancient Wangbeodeul and Companion Flora3:58
As we follow the gentle curve of the path, bringing us closer to the subtle sounds of a nearby stream, we must turn our analytical focus to the specific botanical composition of Gyerim. This forest is not a monolithic entity; it…
Listen in the app4The Legendary Site of the Golden Box4:11
We now arrive at the spiritual and mythological epicenter of the forest. It is in this specific vicinity, amidst the dense, whispering trees, that one of the most crucial events in Silla's history—and Korean mythology—is said to…
Listen in the app5The 1300-year-old Hoehwanamu4:11
A short distance from the mythological center, we encounter a physical artifact that bridges the gap between ancient legend and verifiable, biological history. Before you rests the weathered, rugged remains of a Hoehwanamu,…
Listen in the app6The Stele Pavilion (Bigak) and Tangangbi4:21
As we progress through the organic chaos of the ancient forest, we are suddenly presented with a striking architectural intervention. Before us stands a small, meticulously constructed traditional structure known as a Bigak, or…
Listen in the app7The Deep Forest and the Spirit of the Wells4:15
Leaving the geometric precision of the Stele Pavilion behind, we now venture deeper into the heart of Gyerim. The path narrows here, and the canopy overhead grows denser, filtering the sunlight into thin, scattered beams that…
Listen in the app8The Tomb of King Naemul (Naemul Marigan)4:13
Emerging from the dense, shadowing canopy of the deep forest, the landscape abruptly opens to reveal a massive, grass-covered earthen mound. The contrast between the vertical complexity of the trees and the smooth, perfect…
Listen in the app9Closing3:02
As we begin our exit from Gyerim, stepping back out toward the open expanses that lead to the crescent fortress of Banwolseong, it is time to synthesize the profound layers of history, ecology, and myth we have just explored.…
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What is Gyerim?
Gyerim is a place in 경주시 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 경주시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 35 min 46 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.8675, 129.2230 |
| Last updated |
