Haeju Dharani Monument

Haeju Dharani Monument
Chosŏn'gŭl 해주다라니석당
Hancha 海州陀羅尼石幢
Revised Romanization Haeju Darani Seokdang
McCune–Reischauer Haeju Tarani Sŏktang

The Haeju Dharani Monument is one of the National Treasures of North Korea. It is located in Haechong-dong, Haeju, North Korea. Similar Dharani pillars are found in China.

The stone monument is over 5 meters in height. It has three sections; the lower two-tiered round plinth has two layers of carved floral leaves along the edges, the middle portion stands on the plinth and the upper portion is made of three-tiered hexagonal stones decreasing upwards in width and in height. The upper portion’s eaves, ridges and top of the roofing stones are slightly bent. Stones in a hexagonal shape on the back side and in the shape of a drum on the front side are sandwiched between the roofing stones. [1]

References

  1. "Dharani Stone Pagoda in Haeju". KCNA. February 9, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.

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