Showing posts with label Observatories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Observatories. Show all posts

Cheomseongdae Observatory

March 21, 2025

Cheomseongdae observatory was constructed during the empire of Queen Seondeok (r. 632-647). It's one of the oldest astronomical observatory in the world. The observatory consist of 365 stones, symbolizing the number of days in a year. The rocks are piled in 27 layers symbolizing the 27th ruler, Queen Seondeok, and the days in a lunar month by adding the two rock layers on top.

Unesco: Gyeongju Historic Areas
RR: 10x10 RR
Date: Feb 25