Gameunsaji Temple Site and Tomb of King Munmu, Gyeongju

A temple site and royal tomb on the eastern coast of Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, imbued with the aspirations of Silla as it completed the unification of the Three Kingdoms. Gameunsa was completed by King Sinmun in accordance with the wishes of King Munmu, and two imposing three-story stone pagodas remain. The underwater tomb of King Munmu (Daewangam) embodies his dying wish to become a dragon guardian of the nation. It is a historic site visited by many as a symbol of patriotism.