Namsansinseong (Korean: 남산신성; Hanja: 南山新城) was a Silla-era Korean fortress located on the mountain Namsan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, its location was made Historic Site of South Korea No. 22.[1][2]
| Namsansinseong | |
|---|---|
 Part of the remaining wall (2015) | |
 Interactive map of Namsansinseong | |
| 35°49′01″N 129°13′43″E / 35.8169°N 129.2286°E | |
| Location | Namsan, Gyeongju, South Korea |
| History | |
| Built | 591 (Korean calendar) |
Official name | Namsan Mountain Fortress |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii) |
| Designated | 2000 |
| Part of | Gyeongju Historic Areas |
| Reference no. | 976 |
Official name | Namsansinseong Fortress, Gyeongju |
| Designated | 1963-01-21 |
According to the Samguk sagi, it was built in 591 (Korean calendar), during the reign of King Jinpyeong. It was significantly renovated in 679, during the reign of King Munmu.[1]
Its history is documented in 9 steles that have been discovered between 1935 and 1994.[1] Currently much of the fortress is in ruins; parts of the wall remain.[1][2]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 김, 병곤, 경주 남산성 (慶州 南山城), Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2025-02-08
- 1 2 "Namsansinseong Fortress, Gyeongju". Korea Heritage Service. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
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