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Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong
Located in the southern Korean city of Kaesong, the site consists of 12 separate parts that together bear witness to the history and culture of the Goryeo Dynasty from the 10th to the 14th century. The geomantic layout of the former capital of Kaesong, its palaces, institutions and mausoleum complexes, defensive walls and gates embody the political, cultural, philosophical and spiritual values of a pivotal era in the region's history. The inscribed monuments also include an astronomical and meteorological observatory, two schools (one of which was dedicated to training state officials) and memorials. The site bears witness to East Asia's transition from Buddhism to Neo-Confucianism, and the assimilation of cultural ethos and political values from the various countries that preceded the unification of the Goryeo Dynasty. The fusion of Buddhist, Confucian, Taoist and geomantic concepts is reflected in the planning of the site and the architecture of the monuments.
Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
This 14th-century Ho Dynasty citadel was built according to Feng Shui principles, bearing witness to the rise of Neo-Confucianism in Vietnam at the end of the 14th century and its spread to the rest of East Asia. In accordance with these principles, the citadel is situated in a scenic landscape, on a plain between the Ma and Bui rivers, linking the Tuong Son and Don Son mountains. The citadel architecture is an outstanding example of a new style imperial city in Southeast Asia.