Three-story Stone Pagoda of Changnyeong
Published: 09 Jun. 2013, 21:08

Name: Suljeongni Three-story Stone Pagoda of, Changnyeong, Period: Unified Silla Period, Location: Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang ,Status: National Treasure No. 34
This pagoda is graceful enough to be compared with the Three-story Stone Pagoda in Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No. 33). It is presumed that such Buddhist relics exist because of the influence of Changnyeong in the Silla Dynasty.
The three-story pagoda body stands on a two-story platform, which was common in stone pagodas in the Unified Silla Dynasty. The roof stone is horizontal but the four corners are a little raised, making a simple figure.
In 1965, when the pagoda was rebuilt, some relics such as a bronze cup-shaped sarira casket with a lid from the three-story core were found. It was also revealed then that there were surrounding stones around the bottom stone.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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