[Jeollabuk-do] Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda (익산 왕궁리 오층석탑)

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💡 Overview

The Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda is located on a hill about 2 kilometers south of Wanggung-myeon in Iksan, which is believed to have been the capital of the nation during the Mahan Era. The pagoda stands tall at 8.5 meters and was officially designated as a National Treasure. Relics from the Goryeo dynasty that were found inside the pagoda were designated as a National Treasure and are currently housed in the National Museum of Korea. Of the excavated relics, the most famous; the Sarijangeomgu, a magnificent container of Buddha’s Sarira; the green glass Sarira bottle topped with a lotus-shaped stopper; and the Sungeumgeumganggyeongpan, which contains the 19 golden plates of the Diamond Sutra.

📋 Detailed Information

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (익산 왕궁리유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) 🔗Distance: 201m | 666, Gungseong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
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  Iksan Godori Standing Stone Buddha (익산 고도리 석조여래입상) 🔗Distance: 725m | Donggodo-ri, Geumma-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
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  Samcheok Cheokjudonghaebi & Pyeongsutochanbi Monuments (삼척 척주동해비 및 평수토찬비) 🔗Distance: 0m | 13-7, Heomok-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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