Dongguneung
Dongguneung (lit. 'The Nine Eastern Royal Tombs'), is a cluster of royal tombs from the Joseon dynasty, the largest of its kind in South Korea. 17 Joseon kings and queens are buried here. The cluster also houses a myo-type tomb (of a royal family member). It is located in Guri, Gyeonggi Province.
| Dongguneung | |
|---|---|
Geonwonneung | |
| Location | 197 Donggureung-ro, Guri, Gyeonggi Province |
| Coordinates | 37.622608°N 127.132075°E |
| Area | 1,96 km² |
| Governing body | Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv, vi |
| Designated | 2009 (33rd session) |
| Reference no. | 1319 |
| Region | Asia and Australasia |
Dongguneung | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 동구릉 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Donggureung |
| McCune–Reischauer | Tongkurŭng |
The construction was ordered by King Taejong in 1408 and the ninth tomb was placed there in 1855.
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