Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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The Gyeongju Historic Areas UNESCO World Heritage site is both interesting and unusual, as it focuses on the remains of the Silla Kingdom in southern Korea. The Silla ruled this area of Korea for almost a thousand years, and this site explore their Buddhist legacy. Let's take a closer look!

For more South Korean World Heritage sites:
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For more Buddhist World Heritage sites:
Seokguram Grotto & Bulguksa Temple: youtu.be/wjUL_Vpf7iM
Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries: youtu.be/v6syfQ3O-hs
Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area: youtu.be/rJPaZDzwV6M

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