Namhansanseong Palace: Royal Ancestral Shrine (Jwajeon)

            Jwajeon, the Royal Ancestral Shrine, was constructed in 1711 to house spiritual tablets that were moved from the Jongmyo Shrine in central Seoul. The fact that these spiritual tablets were moved permanently to the Namhansanseong Emergency Palace shows its importance.

Namhansanseong served as emergency palace during times of internal unrest and external threat for the ruling Joseon dynasty. It also served as administrative center during peace times. It is located in the mountains 25km southeast of Seoul. It contained a an emergency palace complex for the king, military buildings, and recular accommodations. It could house around 4,000 people.

Construction of Namhansanseong Fortress began in 1624 although earlier fortifications exist in the area. It was expanded over the next two centuries and eventually became the best-equipped fortress in Korea. Its perimeter wall has a length of 12.4 kilometers, features four main gates, sixteen secret entrances, and 125 sentry posts.

Taken in: South Korea / Gyeonggi / Nambyeoksu (show map)

Taken on: July 3, 2024

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