Buyeo National Museum is a
national museum
A national museum is a museum maintained and funded by a national government. In many countries it denotes a museum run by the central government, while other museums are run by regional or local governments. In other countries a much greater numb ...
located in
Buyeo,
Chungcheongnam-do
South Chungcheong Province ( ko, 충청남도, ''Chungcheongnam-do''), also known as Chungnam, is a province of South Korea. South Chungcheong has a population of 2,059,871 (2014) and has a geographic area of 8,204 km2 (3,168 sq mi) located in ...
,
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed ...
. Since Buyeo was once the capital of the
Baekje kingdom
Baekje or Paekche (, ) was a Korean kingdom located in southwestern Korea from 18 BC to 660 AD. It was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, together with Goguryeo and Silla.
Baekje was founded by Onjo, the third son of Goguryeo's founder Jumon ...
during the Sabi period (538-660), the Museum is fully devoted to the Baekje culture.
History
It was moved from the downhills of Buso Mountain to the current location.
It is the royal road of Sabi
Baekje
Baekje or Paekche (, ) was a Korean kingdom located in southwestern Korea from 18 BC to 660 AD. It was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, together with Goguryeo and Silla.
Baekje was founded by Onjo, the third son of Goguryeo's founder Jum ...
, where ancient Baekje culture blossomed the most splendidly, and its footsteps and true appearance can be easily found. Under this cultural background, the Buyeo National Museum has a history of about 80 years, starting with the Buyeo Antiquities Preservation Society, which was launched in 1929.
Artifacts
Main display of the museum is
Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje
The Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje was designated as the 287th National Treasure of Korea on May 30, 1996. Currently housed at the Buyeo National Museum, it was originally excavated at an ancient temple site in Neungsan-ri, Buyeo County in ...
. In particular, the museum preserves and manages the cultural heritage of Baekje, including prehistoric culture in western Chungcheongnam-do. Representative relics include
Baekje Geumdong Daehyang-ro,
Geumdong Gwaneum Bodhisattva, and
Sansu phoenix-patterned bricks.
See also
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List of museums in South Korea
There are over 500 museums and galleries in South Korea.
National museums
Museums in Seoul
Provincial and private museums
See also
* Architecture of South Korea
*List of South Korean tourist attractions
*List of tallest buildings in Seoul
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References
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External links
Buyeo National Museum Official site
National museums of South Korea
Museums in South Chungcheong Province
Buyeo County
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