Tomb of King Muyeol

Tomb of King Muyeol

The Tomb of King Muyeol is located at 842 Seogwuk-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the tomb of King Muyeol, the 29th monarch of the Silla Kingdom (reigned 654–661, personal name Kim Chunchu). It is said that King Muyeol was the first king of true bone lineage in the middle period of Silla. He allied with the Tang Dynasty to unify Baekje, laying the foundation for the eventual unification of the Korean Peninsula, but he passed away before the mission was completed.

The base of the tomb has a circumference of 114 meters and a height of 8.7 meters, making it relatively large among ancient tombs. The lower part of the tomb mound is built with natural stones, supported by a small number of large rocks, though most are now buried underground. On the eastern side, only the turtle-shaped pedestal for the memorial stone and the foundation stone remain. The inscription “Tomb of King Muyeol the Great” written by his second son, Kim Inmun, is still visible in relief on the stone stele. The surrounding area is well-maintained with neatly trimmed greenery, offering a pleasant environment that also makes it a nice spot for a walk.

Royal Tomb of Taejong Muyeol

Why Go: One of the most famous royal tombs in the Gyeongju area

Continent: Asia

Country/Region: South Korea

Province/State: North Gyeongsang Province