Wanggong-ri Historic Site
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.
- Type: Park
- Description: archaeological site in South Korea
- Also known as: “Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri” and “Wanggung-ri”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Iksan Earthen Fortification.
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 Earthen Fortification is situated 2½ km northwest of Wanggong-ri Historic Site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Iksan.
Iksan
Wanggong-ri Historic Site
- Categories: archaeological site, tourism, recreation area, tourist attraction, and historic site
- Location: Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, North Jeolla, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
35.97356° or 35° 58′ 25″ north
Longitude
127.05513° or 127° 3′ 19″ east
Open location code
8Q79X3F4+C3
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OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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leisure=park
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tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From French to Korean—“Wanggong-ri Historic Site” goes by many names.
- French: “Site archéologique de Wanggung-ri”
- German: “Archäologische Stätte von Wanggung-ri”
- Italian: “Sito archeologico di Wanggung-ri”
- Japanese: “王宮里遺跡”
- Korean: “모질메산성”
- Korean: “왕궁리유적”
- Korean: “익산 왕궁리 유적”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Baekje Royal Palace Museum and Stone Standing Buddhas in Godo-ri, Iksan.
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