👑 The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
Seooreung Cluster, Goyang, South Korea
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2009
- 40 royal tombs across 18 locations throughout South Korea
- Burial sites of Joseon Dynasty monarchs (1392–1897)
- Designed according to Confucian geomantic principles
Seooreung Cluster is part of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, located in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The site contains multiple tombs of kings, queens, and royal family members of the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1897. The tombs are known for their harmonious integration with the surrounding natural landscape, reflecting Confucian principles of geomancy and respect for nature ...