The Royal Palace compound of the Silla monarchy

Wolseong Palace Site, Gyeongju, was the royal palace compound of the Korean Silla monarchy at their capital in Gyeongju during the Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 BCE-935 CE). It takes its name from the approximate outline of the palace walls which were shaped like a crescent moon. Banwolseong has been also known as Sinwolseong or Jaeseong, which means where the king resides. Built during the 22nd year of reign of King Pasa of Silla: 101 AD

Approximate Compound Crescent Gyeongju Means Outline Pasa Periods Resides Silla Unification Unified

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