Tomb of King Heondeok

North Gyeongsang, South Korea

The Tomb of King Heondeok (Hanja) is believed to be the tomb of Heondeok of Silla (r. 809–826). It is located in Gyeongju, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, it was designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 29. It is a tumulus tomb. It was surrounded by twelve stones with carvings of animals of the zodiac; only five of these stones remain. The tomb was repaired in 1970.

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