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Gyeongsang National University, Chinju, South Korea, Asia

Gyeongsang National University Museum

Museum or Collection Type:
History & Archaeology
Institutional Type:
Museum

Subject:
History, Prehistorical Archaeology, Prehistory

Address:
Gajwa-Dong 900, Chinju, Korea

Contact:
Kim Hae Young, Director
Phone: ++82 55 751-5121~2
Fax: ++82 55 751-6220

Links:
Gyeongsang National University Museum
Gyeongsang National University

Description:
The University Museum is located on the sixth floor of the Main Library building and is home to approximately 8,000 Korean artifacts that date back as far as prehistoric Korea. Many of the artifacts are from Korea’s Kaya Kingdom period and include soldier and horse helmets, swords, gold ornaments, and pottery.

Research is currently being conducted on more than 3,000 relics excavated from ancient tombs in the Okjeon region. The museum currently has about 500 pieces on public display.

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