Cheomseongdae Observatory, Gyeongju
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Cheomseongdae Observatory, Gyeongju
Cheomseongdae is an architectural structure built during the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla and is recognized as the oldest astronomical observatory in the East. The number of stones used is believed to symbolize the lunar year, while the number of layers represents Queen Seondeok, the 27th ruler of Silla. Additionally, there are 12 layers above and below the central entrance, symbolizing the 24 solar terms that make up a year.
Beneath the entrance, located roughly in the middle of the structure, are traces that suggest the use of ladders. It is presumed that Silla astronomers entered through the entrance and climbed two ladders to reach the top, where they observed the celestial bodies. Remarkably, Cheomseongdae has stood since the mid-7th century without any repairs or reconstructions, maintaining its original form to this day.
Some scholars argue that because Cheomseongdae is situated on flat ground and has a design that would make it difficult for astronomical observations, it may have been built as a structure symbolizing Buddhism or as a monument dedicated to Queen Seondeok. However, it is clear that Queen Seondeok's grand vision, which sought to understand the universe and communicate with the divine, is embodied in this structure.
Cheomseongdae, as a testament to the architectural and scientific prowess of the Silla people, has proudly stood tall for over 1,300 years, pointing toward the heavens.

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