Tomb of Kim Yu-sin
| Tomb of Kim Yu-sin | |
|---|---|
 The tomb | |
 Interactive map of Tomb of Kim Yu-sin | |
| 35°50′44″N 129°11′19″E / 35.8456°N 129.1886°E | |
| Location | Gyeongju, South Korea |
| History | |
| Built | 7th century |
| Built for | Kim Yu-sin (believed to be) |
| Designated | 1963-01-21 |
| Reference no. | 21 |
The Tomb of Kim Yu-sin (Korean: 김유신묘; Hanja: 金庾信墓) is a tumulus tomb believed to belong to Silla general Kim Yu-sin (595–673) located in Chunghyo-dong, Gyeongju, South Korea. The tomb's actual owner is disputed in academia, with some arguing it belongs to King Sinmu. On January 21, 1963, it was made Historic Site of South Korea No. 21.[1]
The tomb's construction is mentioned in the history texts Samguk yusa and Samguk sagi.[1]
It has a diameter of 30 m (98 ft). It is surrounded by relief carvings of animals of the zodiac. It has a stone monument erected in 1710.[1] Stone railing surround the tomb.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 김, 선숙, 경주 김유신 묘 (慶州 金庾信 墓), Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2025-02-08
- ↑ "Tomb of Kim Yu-sin, Gyeongju - Heritage Search". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
External links
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Media related to Tomb of Kim Yu-sin at Wikimedia Commons- VisitKorea.or.kr page (in English)
- Korea Heritage Service page (in English)
