Gyeongju: Korea‘s Golden Age of Culture

We take a spiritual journey south east of Seoul and across the Korean peninsula to discover the old capital city of Gyeongju. From 57 BCE to 935 CE, the area was ruled by the Silla dynasty. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site Gyeongju displays superb archaeological and historical treasures and is often referred to as the “museum without walls”. We feature the Seokguram Grotto and the Bulguksa Temple with its sculpture of the stone Buddha, one of the most highly regarded pieces of Buddhist Art. We were privileged to explore the excavations at the Royal Tumuli, the world’s oldest observatory, and the remains of palaces and exquisite 6th century Buddhist temples. Our final stop was Tongdosa Temple where the real shrines of the Buddha are preserved. For more information check out episode #48 in the International category.