Row Of Korean Rank Stones

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A row of Korean rank stones, or pumgyeseoks, in the main courtyard of the royal Gyeongbokgung Palace complex. Before an audience with the king, nobles would line up according to their ranks as indicated on the stone pillars.

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Size: 5425px × 3617px
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Photo credit: © searagen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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