Reunited After 83 Years: A Stele Fragment Discovered at Wolseong in Gyeongju
83년 만에 만남, 경주 월성에서 찾은 비석 조각
In 1937, a broken stele fragment was discovered west of Wolseong in Gyeongju. For 83 years, this piece remained separated from its counterpart, which emerged during 2020 excavations conducted by the National Institute of Cultural Heritage Research in Gyeongju. Using advanced 3D analysis, the two fragments were successfully reunited, revealing a complete character: 「稱」. The inscriptions are carved in lishu script rather than the kaishu style typical of Silla steles, and feature characters identical to those on King Gwanggaeto's stele from Goguryeo, raising intriguing questions about its origins and dating. Material analysis confirms the alkaline granite originates from quarries near Mount Namsan, Gyeongju.
- Dates
- Apr 13, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026
- Venue
- Silla Millenium Treasury · 🏯 Gyeongju
- Price
- Free
- Ticketing
- Official museum site
Practical information
- Opening hours
- 2026-04-13 ~ 2026-12-31
- Age
- All audiences
- Exact location
- Silla Millennium Treasure
- Organiser
- National Gyeongju Museum, National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage Gyeongju
- Phone
- 054-740-7537
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