Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda

Iksan Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda (Hanja) is located in the former temple Mireuksa, Geumma-myeon, Iksan, North Jeolla Province, and is the oldest stone pagoda remaining in Korea. It is designated as the 11th national treasure. This stone pagoda, built in 639 during the reign of King Mu, is called the primitive style of Baekje pagoda, and in many ways it is the starting point of the entire pagoda in Korea. At the time of dismantling, the height was 14.2m, which is the largest stone pagoda in Korea, and is estimated to be 9 stories originally based on extant materials. This stone pagoda realized the wooden pagoda architecture in stone and reflects the appearance and style of Baekje wooden pagoda.

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