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Tabo Pagoda Of Pohyonsa Buddhist Temple
The Tabo Pagoda of the Pohyonsa Buddhist temple () is located at Pohyonsa on Mt. Myohyang, Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is a National Treasure in the country. A one-third model of the Pagoda is on display at the Korean Central History Museum in Pyongyang. Details Also known as the "Pagoda of many treasures", this structure is a two-storey pagoda. The first storey consists of a platform with four stone staircases leading up to the elevated portion. Here, four pillars create a sheltered area that is thought to once have held a Buddhist statue. The second central stage is made of a simple cornice with rounded, beam-like blocks of granite. The pagoda is the feminine counterpart to the masculine Sokka Pagoda of the Pulguska Temple; it inspired the design of the French Embassy in Seoul by Korean architect Kim Chung-up Kim Chung-up (; 9 March 192211 May 1988) was a prominent Korean architect and educator. Kim was born in Pyongyang as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pohyonsa
Pohyon-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Hyangsan county in North Pyong'an Province, North Korea. It is located within the Myohyang Mountains. Founded under the Koryo dynasty at the start of the 11th century, the temple flourished as one of the greatest centers of Buddhism in the north of Korea, and became a renowned place of pilgrimage. Like most other temples in North Korea, the complex suffered extensive damage from US bombing during the Korean War. The temple is designated as National Treasure #40 in North Korea, with many of its component buildings and structures further declared as individual national treasures. History Pohyon Temple was founded under the Koryo dynasty in 1024 and named for the Buddhist deity Samantabhadra (known as Pohyon Posal in Korean). During the Imjin Wars, when Japanese warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered several attempted invasions of Korea, the temple became a stronghold for bands of warrior monks led by the great saint Sosan. At age 7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyangsan County
Hyangsan County is a ''kun'', or county, in North P'yŏngan province, North Korea. It was established, following the division of Korea, from portions of Nyŏngbyŏn county. The area of Myohyangsan mountain, which stands on the county's border, has been developed as a tourist destination. Accordingly, there are numerous tourism-related institutions in the Myohangsan area. Geography The Myohyangsan and Pinandŏk ranges pass through Hyangsan. The terrain is primarily mountainous, with numerous peaks. The highest of these is Pirobong. There are also many streams, of which the chief are the Ch'ŏngch'ŏn and Kuryong Rivers. Some 77% of the county's area is occupied by forestland. The eastern side of Hyangsan is generally high, while the western side is lower; as one goes from east to west, the elevation of the peaks drops from above 1000 m to less than 300 m. Administrative divisions Hyangsan county is divided into 1 '' ŭp'' (town) and 20 '' ri'' (villages): Economy The ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Pyongan Province
North Pyongan Province (Phyŏnganbukto; , also spelled North P'yŏngan), is a western province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former P'yŏng'an Province, remained a province of Korea until 1945, then became a province of North Korea. Its capital is Sinŭiju. In 2002, Sinŭiju Special Administrative Region—near the city of Sinuiju—was established as a separately governed Special Administrative Region. Geography The Yalu River forms the northern border with China's Liaoning province. The province is also bordered on the east by Chagang Province and on the south by South Pyong'an Province. The Sinŭiju Special Administrative Region is located in the western corner of the province, and was created as an administrative entity separate from North Pyongan in 2002. North Pyongan is bounded by water on the west with Korea Bay and the Yellow Sea. Administrative divisions North Pyongan is divided into 3 cities ( ''si'') and 22 counties ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Treasures Of North Korea
A National Treasure (국보; 國寶 : ) is a tangible artifact, site, or building deemed by the Government of North Korea to have significant historical or artistic value to the country. History The first list of Korean cultural treasures was designated by Governor-General of Korea in 1938 during the Japanese occupation with "The Act of Treasures of the Joseon dynasty". Nos. 1-50 Nos. 51-100 Nos. 101-150 Nos. 151-193 See also * Cultural assets of North Korea * Natural monuments of North Korea * National Treasure (South Korea) * Complex of Koguryo Tombs * History of Korea * Culture of Korea The traditional culture of Korea is the shared cultural and historical heritage of Korea and southern Manchuria before the division of Korea in 1945. Manchuria refers to the ancient geographical and historical region in Northeast Asia, includ ... * List of World Heritage Sites in Asia#North Korea (1) Footnotes {{reflist References * http://www.kcpia.or.kr/kcpia_mail/mail_tem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Central History Museum
The Korean Central History Museum( ko, 조선중앙력사박물관) is a museum located in Pyongyang, North Korea.) The museum is located at the north end of Kim Il-sung Square. It contains displays on Korean history from primitive society to the modern age. History The museum was established on 1 December 1945 by Kim Il Sung. It was located on Moran Hill. During the Korean War, most of the museum's collections were hidden, and the original museum building was destroyed by the US troops.Justin CorfieldHistorical Dictionary of Pyongyang ''Anthem Press'', 1 December 2014. p.100-101. The museum was rebuilt on Kim Il-sung Square in 1960 (or 1977).Ronny MintjensA Journey through North Korea ''Trafford Publishing'', 2013. p.58. In 1998, the museum was commemorated on a series of postage stamps. In a 2014 speech, Kim Jong Un stated that he wanted to set the Korean Central History Museum as a base standard for history museums around the world. In 2015, the museum claimed 10 million visito ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sokka Pagoda Of The Pohyonsa Buddhist Temple
The Sokka Pagoda of the Pohyonsa Buddhist temple is a 13-storeyed octagonal pagoda located at Mt. Myohyang, Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is listed as a National Treasure of North Korea. Details Built in 1042 CE, the granite structure (also called Sokga Pagoda) was built during the Koryo Dynasty. It is 10.03 m high with a 6.58 m body. The body of the pagoda tapers off gradually from the bottom upwards. The eaves of the octagonal roof stone and the eaves of each storey are slightly turned-up at the tips giving them a buoyed look; a total 104 bells are hung on each tip of the eaves. A bronze ornament is on top of the pagoda. The various bells and the gilt bronze ornament were seriously damaged by US bombings during the Korean War. They have since been restored to their original state. The pagoda is the male counterpart to the feminine Tabo Pagoda of the Pulguska Temple; it inspired the design of the French Embassy in Seoul by Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Chung-up
Kim Chung-up (; 9 March 192211 May 1988) was a prominent Korean architect and educator. Kim was born in Pyongyang as the second son of his father, Kim Yeong-pil (金永弼) and his mother, Yi Yeong-ja (李英子). He had six siblings; four brothers, and two sisters. He spent his childhood in various places such as Gangdong, Junghwa, Seongcheon and others due to his father's job as the country headman of the places. Kim was awarded the 1962 Cultural Award from Seoul Metropolitan Government in 1962, Chevalier from the France government in 1965, Order of Industrial Service Merit from the South Korea government in 1985. He designed the Main Gate and a memorial hall at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan. See also *Kim Swoo Geun *Architecture of South Korea South Korean architecture refers to any architecture in South Korea, which includes architecture from Neolithic–7th century (B.C.E.), three-kingdoms of Korea, Goryeo, Joseon, Japanese occupation, Korean War, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Pagodas
Korean may refer to: People and culture * Koreans, ethnic group originating in the Korean Peninsula * Korean cuisine * Korean culture * Korean language ** Korean alphabet, known as Hangul or Chosŏn'gŭl **Korean dialects and the Jeju language **See also: North–South differences in the Korean language Places * Korean Peninsula, a peninsula in East Asia * Korea, a region of East Asia * North Korea, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea * South Korea, the Republic of Korea Other uses *Korean Air, flag carrier and the largest airline of South Korea See also *Korean War, 1950–1953 war between North Korea and South Korea *Names of Korea There are various names of Korea in use today, all derived from ancient kingdoms and dynasties. The modern English name "Korea" is an exonym derived from the name Goryeo, also spelled ''Koryŏ'', and is used by both North Korea and South Korea in ..., various country names used in international contexts * History of Korea, the history o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stone Pagodas
In geology, rock (or stone) is any naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter. It is categorized by the minerals included, its chemical composition, and the way in which it is formed. Rocks form the Earth's outer solid layer, the crust, and most of its interior, except for the liquid outer core and pockets of magma in the asthenosphere. The study of rocks involves multiple subdisciplines of geology, including petrology and mineralogy. It may be limited to rocks found on Earth, or it may include planetary geology that studies the rocks of other celestial objects. Rocks are usually grouped into three main groups: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools in the Earth's crust, or lava cools on the ground surface or the seabed. Sedimentary rocks are formed by diagenesis and lithification of sediments, which in turn are formed by the weathering, transport, and deposition of existing rocks. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pagodas In North Korea
A pagoda is an Asian tiered tower with multiple eaves common to Nepal, India, China, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Vietnam, and other parts of Asia. Most pagodas were built to have a religious function, most often Buddhist but sometimes Taoist, and were often located in or near viharas. The pagoda traces its origins to the stupa of ancient India. Chinese pagodas () are a traditional part of Chinese architecture. In addition to religious use, since ancient times Chinese pagodas have been praised for the spectacular views they offer, and many classical poems attest to the joy of scaling pagodas. Chinese sources credit the Nepalese architect Araniko with introducing the pagoda to China. The oldest and tallest pagodas were built of wood, but most that survived were built of brick or stone. Some pagodas are solid with no interior. Hollow pagodas have no higher floors or rooms, but the interior often contains an altar or a smaller pagoda, as well as a series of staircases for the vis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
