Janggyeon Panjeon of Haeinsa

Historical SiteWorld Heritage Site

Building for storing the Tripitaka Koreana

The Janggyeong Panjeon of Haeinsa is a building complex that houses the printing woodblocks of the Tripitaka Koreana and other Buddhist scriptures. It is located on Gayasan mountain in Hapcheon County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Built in the 15th century, the complex was designated as a National Treasure of South Korea in 1962 and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1995. Its scientific design has contributed to the preservation of the woodblocks for more than 600 years.

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Janggyeon Panjeon of Haeinsa

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