Gyeongju Jjoksaem Site Excavation Achievements Unveiled on Site

Various Materials Showcasing Silla Dynasty Funeral Culture

The National Gyeongju Cultural Heritage Research Institute will publicly reveal the excavation results of the Jjoksaem site on the 11th at the site. The Jjoksaem site is a burial complex of Silla royal family members and nobles, constructed about 1,500 years ago, roughly the size of sixteen soccer fields. Since 2007, the institute has been conducting excavations to identify the locations, sizes, and structures of the tombs. Approximately 1,000 tombs have been confirmed to date. Notably, last year and this year, various materials related to Silla funeral culture were discovered in the 'Jjoksaem K District,' adjacent to the Daereungwon and Gyerim-ro burial mounds on the east side. These include tombs with earthen mounds built by adjoining multiple graves, large pits dug between the tomb clusters, and square pits within the burial complex filled with artifacts used for ritual ceremonies. The institute stated, "We plan to share the excavation results and unearthed artifacts with citizens to promote the value of cultural heritage." Applications for participation will be accepted by phone at the institute on the 8th and 9th. A total of fifty participants will be recruited on a first-come, first-served basis, with twenty-five people per session. Participation is free of charge.