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These 3. 63 meter-high, stone flagpole supports were used to support Buddhist flags in tribute to the Buddha and Bodhisattvas. As no part of the pole or pedestal remains today, there is no way of knowing exactly what they looked like when they were in use. Janguisa Temple is said to have been built in 659, the sixth year of the reign of King Muyeolwang of Silla (57 B.C. - 935 A.D.) in memory of two great Silla warriors, Changchullang and Parang. Both died in a battle against Baekje (18 B.C. - 660 A.D.) at Hwangsan, which is, presumably, Nonsan now. Three Goryeo-era (918-1392) kings: Yejong, Injong and Uijong, visited here during their tours to Namgyeong, which is now Seoul. A memorial ceremony was held here for Queen Sinuiwanghu, wife of King Taejo, the first monarch of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). After that the temple was placed under the special care of the court until 1506 when King Yeonsangun had it demolished in order to construct a picnic yard and flower beds. |