# Meeting the Silla People of a Thousand Years Ago

Gyeongju is a place where the Silla era and the modern age coexist. The countless burial mounds that rise gently throughout the city are a treasure trove of Silla cultural heritage, with numerous artifacts excavated that offer insights into the lives of the Silla people. As you stroll leisurely among the tranquil mounds of Daereungwon and Bonghwangdae, it feels as though the people of Silla from a thousand years ago are reaching out to speak with you.

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