Today i introduce a Namdaemun(or Sungnyemun), a historic gate of Korea. Before the 2008 fire, Namdaemun was the oldest wooden structure in Seoul. but atop the gate was severely damaged by arson.last year most koreans were deeply saddened. now, it is under repair.
Namdaemun or Sungnyemun is an historic gate located in the heart of Seoul, the capital of South korea. The landmark is officially called Sungnyemun, literally "Gate of Exalted Ceremonies," as written in hanja on a plaque on the wooden structure.The city gate, made of wood and stone with a two-tiered, pagoda-shaped tiled roof, was completed in 1398 and originally used to greet foreign emissaries, control access to the capital city, and keep out Korean tigers, which have long been gone from the area. Construction began in 1395 during the fourth year of the reign of King Taejo of Joseon and was finished in 1398. The structure was rebuilt in 1447 and was renovated several times since. It was given the status of "National Treasure No.1"on December 20, 1962.(From Wikipedia)
Namdaemun or Sungnyemun is an historic gate located in the heart of Seoul, the capital of South korea. The landmark is officially called Sungnyemun, literally "Gate of Exalted Ceremonies," as written in hanja on a plaque on the wooden structure.The city gate, made of wood and stone with a two-tiered, pagoda-shaped tiled roof, was completed in 1398 and originally used to greet foreign emissaries, control access to the capital city, and keep out Korean tigers, which have long been gone from the area. Construction began in 1395 during the fourth year of the reign of King Taejo of Joseon and was finished in 1398. The structure was rebuilt in 1447 and was renovated several times since. It was given the status of "National Treasure No.1"on December 20, 1962.(From Wikipedia)
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