First Day Cover
首日封
Sobrescrito de 1.º Dia
South Korea World Heritage
Date of Issue : 30 June 2011
The Tombs were built over five centuries starting from Geonwolleung, the tomb of Taejo Lee Seong-Gye (1335~1408), the founder of the Joseon Dynasty to the tomb of Sunjong, the 27th and last king of the dynasty.
In recognition of their high historic and cultural value, UNESCO has designated and protected the 40 remaining royal tombs as World Heritages in 2009.
Featured in the stamp are Geonwolleung, the tomb of Taejo Lee Seong-Gye, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, and Yeongneung, which has the joint burial mound of King Sejong (1397~1450), the 4th king and Queen Soheon, his wife. King Sejong achieved the most outstanding accomplishments among the kings of the Joseon Dynasty.
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