Korea, Pulguksa (Bulguksa) Temple. One of the best examples from the Silla Kingdom. Originally built in 535

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Korea, Pulguksa (Bulguksa) Temple. One of the best examples from the Silla Kingdom. Originally built in 535 the architect was Kim Daesong who overcame extreme poverty. He took refuge in Buddhism and was reincarnated. In 1592 the Temple was destroyed by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, was partially restored during the Japanese occupation of Korea 1910-1945 and then fully restored by President Park Chung-Hee 1961-1979.

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Size: 4125px × 4166px
Location: Pulguksa Temple, South Korea
Photo credit: © Tom Hanley / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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