Jangneung (Injo)

Jangneung (Korean: 장릉; Hanja: 長陵) is a burial ground from the Joseon dynasty, where King Injo and his first wife, Queen Inyeol, were entombed.^[1] Located in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, it is recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jangneung
The tomb (2013)
Location	60 Galhyeon-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi Province[1]
Coordinates	37.773592°N 126.708072°E / 37.773592; 126.708072
Area	0.345 km²[1]
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type	Cultural
Criteria	iii, iv, vi
Designated	2009 (33rd session)
Part of	Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
Reference no.	1319
Historic Sites of South Korea
Official name	Jangneung Royal Tomb, Paju
Designated	1970-05-26
Reference no.	203
Korean name
Hangul	장릉
Hanja	長陵
RR	Jangneung
MR	Changnŭng

History

It was originally built in 1635 in Uncheon-ri, Paju, but due to a fire, scorpions and snakes found refuge in the sculptures surrounding the tomb and thus the relocation became necessary. In 1731 it was moved to Galhyeon-ri. As characteristic of 17th century Korean art, the tomb is decorated with peony and lotus design.^[1][2][3]