Jangneung (Injo)
Jangneung is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Paju, Gyeonggi, South Korea. It is a Joseon Dynasty royal tomb where King Injo and Queen Inyeol are buried.[1]
| Jangneung | |
|---|---|
  Jangneung | |
| Location | 60 Galhyeon-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi-do[1] |
| Coordinates | 37.773592°N 126.708072°E |
| Area | 0.345 km²[1] |
| Governing body | Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv, vi |
| Designated | 2009 (33rd session) |
| Reference no. | 1319 |
| State Party |  South Korea |
| Region | Asia and Australasia |
| Jangneung | |
| Hangul | 장릉 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jangneung |
| McCune–Reischauer | Changrŭng |
The tomb
The tomb was originally built in 1635 in Uncheon-ri (운천리), Paju, but due to a fire scorpions and snakes found refuge in the sculptures surrounding the tomb and thus the relocation became necessary. In 1731 it was moved to Galhyeon-ri. As characteristic of 17th century Korean art, the tomb is decorated with peony and lotus design.[1][2][3]
| Tomb | Deceased | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jangneung (장릉) | Injo of Joseon Queen Inyeol | 1731 |
References
- "Jangneung Royal Tomb, Paju". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- "파주 장릉" (in Korean). CHA. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
- Cultural Heritage Administration. Nomination of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty for Inscription on the World Heritage List (pdf). UNESCO. p. 148. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
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