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The Seokgatap Pagoda, part of the Bulguksa Temple at Gyeongju (Seorabeol), the ancient Silla capital, South Korea. The traditional construction date is 751 CE. The structure is listed as a Korean national treasure.

The Dabotap Pagoda, part of the Bulguksa Temple at Gyeongju (Seorabeol), the ancient Silla capital, South Korea. The traditional construction date is 751 CE. The structure is listed as a Korean national treasure.

The 7th century CE Cheomseongdae Observatory at Gyeongju (Seorabeol), the Silla capital, South Korea. The structure is listed as a Korean national treasure.

A map of the territory controlled by the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea in the 11th century CE. The Goryeo reigned from 918 to 1392 CE.

A celadon incense burner, 12th century CE, Goryeo Dynasty, Korea. (National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea)

A celadon pillow in the form of two lions. 12th century CE, Goryeo Dynasty, Korea. (Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul, South Korea)

A celadon fish-dragon ewer. 12th century CE, Goryeo Dynasty, Korea. (National Museum of Korea, Soul, South Korea)

A celadon gourd-shaped ewer deocrated with lotus petals. 13th century CE, Goryeo Dynasty, Korea. (Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul, South Korea)

A maebyeong celadon vase with lotus decoration. 12th century CE, Goryeo Dynasty, Korea. (National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea)

A celadon pitcher in the form of a Taoist figure. Goryeo Dynasty, 12th century CE, Korea. (National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea)