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National Treasures Of KoreaThe national treasures of Korea are a numbered set of artifacts, sites, and buildings which are recognized by South Korea as having exceptional cultural value. Some of the national treasures are popular tourist destinations. 1. Sungryemun Gate
2. Dongmyeongwangreung Grave
3. Gangseo Daemyo Grave
4. Gangseo Jungmyo Grave
5. Gangseo Somyo Grave
7. Yeonhwachong Grave
10. Yonggangdaechong Grave
11. Tonggunjeong
24. Seokguram grotto
31. Cheomseongdae astronomical observatory
32. The Tripitaka Koreana
34. Gaeseong Namdaemun Gate
36. Gaeseong Seonjukgyo Bridge
37. Yeongtongsa Temple 5-Story Pagoda
41. Hyeonhwasa Temple 7-story Stone Pagoda
52. Jangkyeongpanjeon - structure housing the Tripitaka Koreana (Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon) (Haeinsa Temple Depositories)
70. Hunmin Jeongeum
86. Kyongch'onsa Temple 10-Story Stone Pagoda
90. A pair of golden earrings, Old Silla period (500-600AD). Found in Pubuchong Tomb, Pomun-dong, Kyeongju City, Kyeongsangbuk-do.
91. A stoneware vessel in the shape of a warrior on horseback, from the Old Silla period, around 500-600AD. Found in Keumnyeong-ch'ong, Noseo-dong, Kyeongju City, Kyeongsangbuk-do.
99. Kalhangsa Temple 3-Story Stone Pagodas
100. Namgyewon Monastery 7-Story Stone Pagoda
101. Memorial Stupa for the Most Reverend Chigwang of Popch'onsa Temple
102. Memorial Stupa for the Most Reverend Hongpop of Chongt'osa Temple
104. Stupa for Priest Yomgo from Hungpopsa Temple
143. Bronze artifacts, estimated to be from 200-100BC. A bronze rattle with eight bells and a bronze mirror 14.5cm in diameter. Found in Taegong-ri, Hwasun-gun, Cheollanam-do.
148. Sib Chil Sa Chan Go Gum Tong Yo (book)
154. A pair of 30.7cm high golden cap ornaments, early 6th century (Baekje). Found in the tomb of King Munyeong, Kongju-gun, Ch'ungch'eongnam-do.
155. The queenly counterpart of #154, 22.6cm high.
156. A pair of king's earrings, made from gold and jade, early 6th century (Baekje). From tomb of King Munyeong.
157. A pair of queen's earrings, made from gold. From tomb of King Munyeong.
159. A 18.4cm golden king's hairpin, early 6th century (Baekje). Found in the tomb of King Munyeong.
162. A hornblende guardian spirit sculpture with an iron antler, from the entrance of the tomb of King Munyeong.
163. A set of two granite epitaph plaques from tomb of King Munyeong—one for the king and one for his queen. 41.5cm by 35.2cm, by 5cm and 4.7cm.
188. A gold and jade crown with pendants, Old Silla period. Heavenly Horse Tomb (Cheonma-ch'ong), Hwangnam-dong, Kyeongju City, Kyeongsangbuk-do.
189. A 19cm high golden cap, Old Silla period, from Heavenly Horse Tomb.
191. A gold and jade crown with pendants, Old Silla period. Similar to #189. From Heavenly Horse Tomb.
192. A 120cm gold and jade girdle with pendants, Old Silla period. Found in the North Mound of Hwangnamtaechong Tomb, Kyeongju City, Kyeongsangbuk-do.
193. A green-blue glass ewer, 25cm high (reconstructed), from the Old Silla period (est. 500-600AD). Found in the South Mound of Hwangnamtaech'ong Tomb, Kyeongju City, Kyeongsangbuk-do.
194. A golden necklace from the Old Silla period. Found in the South Mound of Hwangnamtaechong Tomb.
References - National Museum of Korea, The (1985). Selected Treasures of National Museums of Korea. Seoul: Samhwa Publishing.
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