Jangneung () is a

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from the

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, where

King Injo Injo (; 7 December 1595 – 17 June 1649), personal name Yi Jong (), was the 16th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was a grandson of King Seonjo and the eldest son of Prince Jeongwon. He ascended to the throne after leading a ''coup ...

and his first wife, Queen Inyeol, were entombed. Located in

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, it is recognized as an

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History

It was originally built in 1635 in Uncheon-ri,

, but due to a fire, scorpions and snakes found refuge in the sculptures surrounding the tomb and thus the relocation became necessary. In 1731 it was moved to Galhyeon-ri. As characteristic of 17th century Korean art, the tomb is decorated with peony and lotus design.

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* {{Commons category-inline, Jangneung (Injo) Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Historic Sites of South Korea Paju Tumuli in Gyeonggi Province