Uncovering Ancient Secrets: The Teenage King Behind Silla’s Mysterious Tomb

A recent excavation at Hwangnam-dong Tomb No. 120-2 in Gyeongju has uncovered the teeth of a royal adolescent and a 3-year-old child, providing valuable insights into the burial practices of the Silla Dynasty.

The excavation, conducted by the Silla Cultural Heritage Research Institute, revealed that the tomb owner was a teenage woman who wore colorful accessories, including a gilded bronze crown, gilded bronze shoes, gold tomb earrings, and a beaded bracelet.

The teeth of the tomb owner were found to be worth 2 points, while the teeth of the deceased child were worth 4 points. The analysis of the teeth revealed that the tomb owner was between 12 and 15 years old, while the child was approximately 3 years old.

The excavation team believes that the child was buried wearing a pearl necklace, and that the burial custom was practiced in ancient societies, including the Silla Dynasty.

The excavation team also found that the tomb owner was a member of the highest ruling class, including a princess, and that the burial custom was practiced in ancient societies, including the Silla Dynasty.

The excavation site will be open to the public through on-site registration from October 19 to 20, and visitors can listen to explanations from professional researchers and view the excavated artifacts.

The Silla Cultural Heritage Research Institute will also hold an interim performance report on the 26th to announce the results of the detailed analysis of the excavated artifacts.