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Located at the southeastern foot of Gapsa in Gongju, the Gapsa Iron Flagpole is the only iron flagpole from the Unified Silla period.
Located at the southeastern foot of Gapsa in Gongju, the Gapsa Iron Flagpole is the only iron flagpole from the Unified Silla period. It is a pole that hung a 'dang', a flag announcing the dignity and merits of the Buddha. Originally made by connecting 28 iron cylinders, 4 were destroyed by a lightning strike in 1893, and it currently boasts a grand appearance of about 15m in height, consisting of 24 iron cylinders.
The two flagpole supports holding the flagpole add a simple yet solemn beauty, and it holds precious historical value as it has remained intact for over a thousand years. Introduced in Korean language textbooks in the 1970s and 80s, it became widely known to the public. It is a special place where you can feel a tranquil atmosphere along with the long history of Gapsa and catch a glimpse of the outstanding technology of the Unified Silla period.
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