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East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas of Yongamsa Temple, Okcheon

옥천 용암사 동·서 삼층석탑 ( 沃川 龍岩寺 東·西 三層石塔 )

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Classification Treasure
Name of Cultural Properties East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas of Yongamsa Temple, Okcheon
Quantity 2
Designated Date 2002.03.12
Age
Address Yongamsa Temple San 51-1, Samcheong-ri, Okcheon-eup, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Yongamsa is a temple founded by Monk Uisin in 552 (the 13th year of the reign of King Jinheung of Silla). The twin pagodas are located on a low peak north of the temple, which is a unique spot compared to the other pagodas usually located in front of the Main Hall of a temple. Their being located on a place that commands a fine view in all directions makes one assume that it was based on the wish to have the country prosper by having Buddha’s power spread across the country, which was prevalent during the Goryeo Period (918-1392). Each of the twin was set up on a two-tiered platform on natural bedrock. One of them is 4.3m tall, and the other, 4.1m tall. A part between the second and third tiers of the body of the one in the west was damaged and repaired. The twin pagodas display a very simplified technique in styles and connection between stones. They are the only twin stone pagodas supposedly set up based on the aforesaid wish among those existing in the country.