Last time i told you about the modern capital of South Korea, the city of Seoul . And today I propose to plunge into history, scroll time 1000 years ago, and get to know the small town of Gyeongju (경주 / Gyeongju), which is located in the south-east of the country, in Gyeongsang Province.
Key Facts About Gyeongju
Coat of arms of Gyeongju
Location of the city
City's history
To the note: In the history of Korea there were only 3 large states or dynasties: Silla, Koryo and Joseon
Silla Dinasty (신라/Silla)
Territory Silla (marked in blue)
Book of King Pak Hyokkos
Koryo Dynasty(고려/Goryeo)
Tejo king
As a result of the wars of conquest, the state of Hupacce became part of a new large Goryo state. The city of Gyeongju gradually, losing the strength and status of the city, turned into a typical province. And in 940, King Daejo (태조) assigned the “city” its modern name - Gyeongju, the same year it became the administrative center of the city of Yonnam (영남). And then the city again began to acquire its former strength and significance. And by 987, he became "Eastern Capital" , but alas, not for long. The main reason was the disbandment of a special body that dealt with the military affairs of the state in the east and center of the country. This was the result of a popular uprising for the reconstruction of Silla.
Joseon Dynasty (조선/Joseon)
Gyeongju in the times of Joseon
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In 1392 it was time for the Joseon dynasty. This time was not the most favorable for the city of Gyeongju. In connection with the opening of the Great Yonnam Road , which connected Seoul with the port of Tonne (동래), thanks to which Gyeongju was sidelined. And in 1601, the capital of the Gyeongsando province is changing, it becomes the city of Daegu, which today is the 4th largest city in South Korea.
Bulguksa temple
Touristic map of Kyeonju
КIn the mid-twentieth century, railways were built, one of which linked Gyeongju with Seoul (at that time the city was called Kyonson). Together with the construction of the railway, the industrial flowering of the city began. Factories were opened in the nearby provinces, which also gave impetus to the development of the city of Gyeongju.
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