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Sosuseowon
Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies2019
UNESCO World Heritage
A seowon was a type of educational institution that was common during the mid to late Joseon Dynasty (from the mid-16th to mid-17th centuries CE). Today they are an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions that are associated with Neo-Confucianism in Korea.
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Details
- Title: Sosuseowon
- Creator: Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies
- Date Created: 2019
- Location Created: Republic of Korea
- Location: Republic of Korea
- Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (iii)
- Date of Inscription: 2019
- Category of Site: Cultural site
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