Tomb of Queen Suro | |||||
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The queen of King Suro (r.42-199), whose name
was Heo Hwang-ok, originally came from the Ayuta state of India. It is believed that she was a
16 year-old princess when she arrived in the Gaya Kingdom (42-532). She married King Suro-wang
and died in 189. Her tomb (designated Historic Site #74) has a 5-meter high earthen mound. It
was repaired in 1641, the 19th year of the reign of King Injo (r.1623-1649) of the Joseon Kindom
(1392-1910). Sungbojase, a building used to prepare memorial services, is also located on the
grounds. One of their sons took on the queen's family name by the order of his father and became
the forefather of Heo family.
Pisa-seoktop Pisa Stone PagodaThis stone pagoda (designated Property Material #262) is said to have been brought by Prinecess Heo Hwang-ok from India's Ayuta stat in 48 A.D. when she sailed to Korean to become the queen of Kim Suro. The stones with exotic engravings and red patterns are believed to have also originated from India. The pagoda is also called Chimpungtap (Wind Calming Pagoda) because it is reputed to have a mysterious power to calm the stormy sea. It first stood in Hogye-sa Temple in Gimhae, but Chong Hyon-sok, magistrate of Kimhae, moved it to this compound after the temple was closed in 1873. It was brought to this location in May 1993 for better preservation in a pavillion built to shelter it. 
Hours: 09:00 ~ 19:00 (Nov. ~ Feb. 09:00 ~ 17:00) Open throughout the year Admission: Free Directions: Donggimhae Interchange .-> turn left at the first traffic signal -> National Road #14 -> Gimhae City Hall -> turn right at Gyeongnam Bank (next to former long distance bus terminal) -> turn left at the traffic signal after Joheung Bank -> on the right side after about 150 meters | |||||
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