Jangneung (Injo)
Royal tomb in Paju, South Korea
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Jangneung (Korean: 장릉; Hanja: 長陵) is a burial ground from the Joseon dynasty, where King Injo and his first wife, Queen Inyeol, were entombed.[1] Located in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, it is recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
| Jangneung | |
|---|---|
The tomb (2013) | |
 Interactive map of Jangneung | |
| 37.773592°N 126.708072°E | |
| Location | 60 Galhyeon-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi Province[1] |
| Site notes | |
| Area | 0.345 km²[1] |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv, vi |
| Designated | 2009 (33rd session) |
| Part of | Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty |
| Reference no. | 1319 |
Official name | Jangneung Royal Tomb, Paju |
| Designated | 1970-05-26 |
| Reference no. | 203 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 장릉 |
| Hanja | 長陵 |
| RR | Jangneung |
| MR | Changnŭng |
History
It was originally built in 1635 in Uncheon-ri, Paju, but due to a fire, scorpions and snakes found refuge in the sculptures surrounding the tomb and thus the relocation became necessary. In 1731 it was moved to Galhyeon-ri. As characteristic of 17th century Korean art, the tomb is decorated with peony and lotus design.[1][2][3]
