Jangneung (Injo)

Jangneung is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Paju, Gyeonggi, South Korea. It is a Joseon Dynasty royal tomb where King Injo and Queen Inyeol are buried.[1]

Jangneung
Jangneung
Location60 Galhyeon-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi-do[1]
Coordinates37.773592°N 126.708072°E / 37.773592; 126.708072
Area0.345 km²[1]
Governing bodyCultural Heritage Administration of Korea
TypeCultural
Criteriaiii, iv, vi
Designated2009 (33rd session)
Reference no.1319
State Party South Korea
RegionAsia and Australasia
Jangneung
Hangul
장릉
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJangneung
McCune–ReischauerChangrŭng

The tomb

The tomb was originally built in 1635 in Uncheon-ri (운천리), Paju, but due to a fire scorpions and snakes found refuge in the sculptures surrounding the tomb and thus the relocation became necessary. In 1731 it was moved to Galhyeon-ri. As characteristic of 17th century Korean art, the tomb is decorated with peony and lotus design.[1][2][3]

TombDeceasedYear
Jangneung (장릉)Injo of Joseon
Queen Inyeol
1731

References

  1. "Jangneung Royal Tomb, Paju". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
  2. "파주 장릉" (in Korean). CHA. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
  3. Cultural Heritage Administration. Nomination of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty for Inscription on the World Heritage List (pdf). UNESCO. p. 148. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
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