Built during the Silla Dynasty, Cheomseongdae is regarded as the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in East Asia, notable for its elegant cylindrical stone structure. It stands as a symbol of ancient Korea's advanced understanding of astronomy, once used to track celestial movements that guided agriculture and state affairs.
신라시대에 세워진 동양 최고(最古)의 천문대로, 화강암을 원통형으로 쌓아올린 독특한 구조가 인상적입니다. 별과 하늘의 움직임을 관측하며 농사와 국가 대사를 결정했던 신라인의 지혜를 느낄 수 있는 경주의 대표 유적입니다.
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