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Tree and tumuli in the tumuli park in Gyeongju

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Once the proud and famous capital of the Silla kingdom, Gyeongju now is a medium-sized town in south eastern Korea littered with reminders of its rich cultural history.
Probably the most notable sight of Gyeongju is, however, the Tumuli Park. In this extensive area of the city, you can wander around the burial mounds of the Silla royals. Reminding of the Egyptian pyramids, these artificial hills were constructed with the same purpose: to provide a resting place for the kings after they died. One of the tumuli, Cheonmachong, dating back to the 6th century, is actually opened for visitors, to give a better idea of how these tumuli look like from the inside, and the treasures that can be found in the tumuli. The 23 man-made hillocks make for an esthetically attractive park. As a humble visitor, the question remains what, if anything can still be found inside the tombs.
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