Sungdeokjeon Hall

This is where memorial rites are held for Park Hyeokgeose, the founding king of Silla; it stands to the south of the Oreung Royal Tombs. It was built in 1429, the eleventh year of King Sejong of Joseon, but was burned down during the Japanese invasions of 1592–1598; it was rebuilt in 1600, the thirty-third year of King Seonjo, and repaired in 1694, the twentieth year of King Sukjong. Within the grounds today stands a spirit-path stele (sindobi), erected in 1759, the thirty-fifth year of King Yeongjo, recording the history of Park Hyeokgeose and of Sungdeokjeon. In 1723, the third year of King Gyeongjong, it came to be called Sungdeokjeon, and three chambong (low-ranking officials charged with the rites) were appointed to attend to the sacrifices. At first, the state oversaw everything, but after the Japanese invasions the Park clan took charge, and the rites have since been held every spring and autumn.

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Where it is

Region

Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료