Chimeras - Geunjeongmun Gate - Seoul, Korea
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dreamhummie
N 37° 34.668 E 126° 58.618
52S E 321360 N 4160895
Many Chimeras on top of the Geunjeongmun Gate in Seoul, Korea.
Waymark Code: WM19YGD
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Date Posted: 05/12/2024
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On each corner of the roof of the Geunjeongmun Gate are visible stone chimeras consisting of a dragon's head chasing a number of creatures.
Are they animals, are they human figures or a combination of both.
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"Geunjeongmun is a two-kan building consisting of three bays in front and two bays in side. There is a roof that looks trapezoidal when viewed from the front. The material shows an outwardly extended shape, which shows the sharp and curved architectural style of the late Joseon Dynasty."
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