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Gyeongju Historic Areas
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Royal tumuli at Gyeongju
LocationGyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
CriteriaCultural: (ii), (iii)
Reference976
Inscription2000 (24th Session)
Area2,880 ha (7,100 acres)
Buffer zone350 ha (860 acres)
Coordinates35°47′20″N 129°13′36″E / 35.78889°N 129.22667°E / 35.78889; 129.22667
Gyeongju Historic Areas is located in South Korea
Gyeongju Historic Areas
Location of Gyeongju Historic Areas in South Korea
Korean name
Hangul
경주 역사유적 지구
Hanja
慶州 歷史遺蹟 地區
Revised RomanizationGyeongju Yeoksayujeok jigu
McCune–ReischauerKyǒngju Yǒksayujǒk chigu

The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom. The historic areas are sometimes known as one of the largest outdoor museums in the world.

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