The
foothills west of Mt. Namsan tell the story of
Silla's rise and fall through its many historical
ruins.
Conceming the
mythic birth of King Park Hyeokgeose, Najeong
Well is where the baby king was washed and
a small inscribed stone remains.
Yangsanjae Shrine cherishes a founder, six times removed,
who was in Seorabeol (ancient name for Gyeongju)
before the founding of Silla.
Poseokjeong
Well witnessed the end of Silla and tells
a sad story.
Though the royal pavilion no longer exists, there
is still the granite channel though which water
once flowed when royal parties and banquets
were held there.
Mt.Namsan
