Neietsu, South Korea
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty is a UNESCO World Heritage Site registered in 2009 that includes 40 tombs of members of the House of Yi, which ruled Korea between 1392 and 1910. The tombs are scattered over 18 locations across the Korean Peninsula. They were built to honor the ancestors and their achievements, and assert royal authority.
- City
- Neietsu
- Country
- South Korea
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia