Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty

Historical SiteWorld Heritage Site

Group of 40 tombs of members of the House of Yi, former rulers of Joseon (now Korea) between 1392–1910

The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Korean: 조선왕릉) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site registered in 2009 that includes 40 tombs of members of the House of Yi, which ruled Korea between 1392 and 1910. The tombs are scattered over 18 locations across the Korean Peninsula. They were built to honor the ancestors and their achievements, and assert royal authority. Two other Joseon tombs, located in Kaesong, North Korea, were proposed but not submitted.

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Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty

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