Iksan
Iksan is a locality in Geumma-myeon, Iksan-si, North Jeolla. Iksan is situated nearby to the locality Sŏgodo-ri, as well as near Ch’ŏnma.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Wanggong-ri Historic Site and Iksan Earthen Fortification.
Wanggong-ri Historic Site
Park
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The Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri refers to the remains of a Baekje-era palace and temple in Wanggung-ri, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan, South Korea. In 2015, it was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the item Baekje Historic Areas.
Iksan Earthen Fortification
Castle
The Earthen Fortification, Iksan was an ancient Korean fortress or fortification in what is now Iksan, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, its former site was made a Historic Site of South Korea.
Iksan Mireuksaji (Iksan Mireuk Temple Site)
Park
Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. The temple was established in 602 by King Mu and is located 36.012083 N, 127.031028 E, modern Iksan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Iksan Mireuksaji (Iksan Mireuk Temple Site) is situated 3½ km northwest of Iksan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Iksan.
Iksan
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Iksan is a city of 307,000 people in North Jeolla, with large farming plains and several remnants of Baekje dynasty.
Iksan
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Ekisan” and “Ekizan”
- Location: Geumma-myeon, Iksan-si, North Jeolla, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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