The Gyeongju Historic Areas contain a remarkable concentration of outstanding examples of Korean Buddhist art, in the form of sculptures, reliefs, pagodas, and the remains of temples and palaces from the flowering, in particular between the 7th and 10th centuries, of this form of unique artistic expression.
Key components include Gyerim Forest, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Daereungwon, Wolseong Fortress, Namsan Mountain, and other separate landmarks.Individual enclosed attractions inside the UNESCO area keep their own ticketing and operating hours.
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Gyeongju Historic Areas is a World Heritage Site in Gyeongju, South Korea that was designated by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Koreanic kingdom Silla.
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