👑 The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty: Uireung Cluster
Burial site of King Gyeongjong and Queen Seonui near Seoul
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed as part of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
- Located in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, approximately 30 km northeast of Seoul
- Contains the tombs of King Gyeongjong (r. 1661–1674) and Queen Seonui
- Exemplifies Confucian burial principles and geomantic site selection practices of the Joseon period (1392–1910)
Uireung Cluster is one of 40 royal tomb complexes comprising the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. The site reflects the dynasty's adherence to Confucian ritual propriety and geomantic principles in its architectural and landscape design. The tomb complex integrates natural topography with ceremonial structures to honor royal ancestry and demonstrate state reverence for the departed ...