Ancient city holds mysteries to be uncovered.

By Mark Andrews

Korea Herald. 08/03/2006

Article looking at the ancient city of Gyeongju and how to get a more peaceful experience away from the tourist hordes.

For almost a millennium Gyeongju was the capital of first the Silla kingdom and later the whole Korean peninsular. After the conquest by Goguryo in 918AD Gyeongju became somewhat of a provincial backwater. Pillaged by Mongol and Japanese invaders, today’s invaders have more gentle intentions.

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