Gyeongju - ancient capital of Korea

Watch on YouTube in 4K resolution https://youtu.be/3SG7qO8Hdeg Gyeongju Drone Flight: Gyeongju is a city on South Korea's southeast coast. It was the capital of the 1,000-year-long Silla Dynasty, and is known for its extensive historical remains. Cheomseongdae Observatory (첨성대): is an astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea. Cheomseongdae means star-gazing tower in Korean. Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, and possibly even the world. It was constructed in the 7th century in the kingdom of Silla, whose capital was Seorabeol, or present-day Gyeongju (경주). Cheomseongdae was designated as the country's 31st national treasure on December 20, 1962. Modeled on Baekje's Jeomseongdae, which now exists only in historical records, the Cheomseongdae influenced the construction of a Japanese observatory in 675, and Duke Zhou's observatory in China in 723. Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong Tomb) (대릉원(천마총)): (Ancient Tomb No. 155), which was excavated in 1973. Cheonmachong Tomb consists of a wooden coffin placed inside an underground chamber mounded with boulders and earth, characterized as a typical upper class tomb of the Silla period. The mound has a height of 12.7 m with a diameter of 50 m, and consists of a layer of rocks collected from streams. Below the rock layer is a wooden chamber that is 6.5 m long and 2.1 m wide, reaching 2.1 m in height, with the wooden coffin at its center. A total of 11,526 artifacts were discovered within the tomb, including Cheonmado, an artwork considered highly valuable as it is Korea's first artwork to be excavated from an ancient tomb. Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (경주 동궁과 월지):Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond were the secondary palace site which was used by the crown prince. It also served as a banquet site for important national events and important visitors. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as "Anapji" during the Goryeo and Joseon period. In the 1980s, pottery fragment with letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site was renamed to the current Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Gyeongju National Museum (국립경주박물관):has numerous historical and cultural artifacts of the Silla Dynasty (57 BC - AD 935). The museum recently went through renovation, and the galleries and the exhibition halls have taken on a new look. Bunhwangsa Temple(분황사) : was built in year 634, during the third year of Queen Seondeok's rule, the 27th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. Prominent Buddhist priests Wonhyo and Jajang resided at the temple. Gyeongju Hwangnyongsaji (Hwangnyongsa Temple Site) (경주 황룡사지): is the name of a former Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Completed in the 7th century, the enormous 9-story structure was built entirely with wood with interlocking design with no iron nails. Wikipedia Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (경주 교촌마을) is a hanok village that allows visitors to take a look inside the lifestyle of the Choi Clan, a family known to have remained wealthy for the longest period of time in Korean history. Visitors can see the House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan (Important Folklore Material No. 27) and try some Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju Liquor (Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 86-3). Woljeong Bridge or Woljeonggyo (월정교): is a covered bridge located next gyochon traditional village in gyeongju, South Korea. according to records, Woljeonggyo was originally built during 19th year reign of King Gyeongdeok, the 35th king of Silla.