Gold Crown Tomb
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An ancient tomb located in Gyeongju, South Korea.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Geumgwanchong (Gold Crown Tomb)3:06
Welcome to the verdant and sweeping landscapes of Gyeongju, a city rightfully celebrated across the globe as a magnificent museum without a roof. You are currently standing at the grand entrance of the renowned Noseo-ri Tumuli…
Listen in the app2The Historic Pathway Approaching the Tumuli2:57
As we walk deeper along the primary pathway of the Noseo-ri Tumuli Park, the urban noise of modern Gyeongju begins to fade, replaced by the tranquil whispers of history. Observe the deliberate spatial arrangement of the tombs…
Listen in the app3The Base of Geumgwanchong and the Zelkova Tree2:45
We have now arrived at the immediate base of Geumgwanchong. Stand still and cast your gaze upward to the summit of this monumental earthen dome. …
Listen in the app4The Exposed Stratigraphy Wall2:52
Please move along the perimeter until you reach the area where the structural composition of the mound is visually detailed. What you are examining now is the brilliant architectural blueprint of the Silla tomb, a highly…
Listen in the app5The Reconstructed Inner Chamber Space2:53
Step forward into the designated area that represents the spatial dimensions of the original inner wooden chamber. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine being transported back fifteen hundred years, standing within the dark,…
Listen in the app6The Central Burial Axis and Crown Discovery Point2:41
Please direct your attention to the central marker that pinpoints the exact physical axis where the head of the deceased was laid to rest. This precise coordinate represents the most critical epicenter of the entire excavation,…
Listen in the app7The Symbolic Artifact Marker2:59
Moving a few paces outward from the central axis, let us gather around the informational marker detailing the intricate design and profound symbolism of the Geumgwanchong gold crown. When you observe a replica of the crown, or…
Listen in the app8The Eurasian Trade Display Node2:53
Please follow the path slightly to the west, where we examine the broader context of the artifacts that were found surrounding the waist and the perimeter of the deceased. The Silla gold crown did not exist in isolation; it was…
Listen in the app9The Adjacent Geumnyeongchong Excavation Boundary2:50
As we reach the northern edge of the Geumgwanchong perimeter, look out across the park toward the adjacent excavation site of Geumnyeongchong, another highly significant tomb within this interconnected complex. Viewing these…
Listen in the app10Closing2:46
As our comprehensive journey through the Geumgwanchong site draws to a close, let us walk slowly back toward the entrance of the Noseo-ri Tumuli Park. If you are fortunate enough to be visiting during the late afternoon, watch as…
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What is Gold Crown Tomb?
Gold Crown Tomb is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 28 min 42 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.8412, 129.2098 |
| Last updated |
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