''Salmi'' () is a concept in traditional

Korean architecture Korean architecture () refers to an architectural style that developed over centuries in Korea. Throughout the history of Korea, various kingdoms and royal dynasties have developed a unique style of architecture with influences from Korean Buddh ...

. It is a long rectangular cross-section member that is installed overlapping in the direction of the beam on top of the main head among the members that make up the bracket.

History

''Salmi'' is written as '沙乙尾' or '山彌' in Yeonggeon

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() of the

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. It was first used at least since the

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, and changed into various forms over time. From the Three Kingdoms period to the North-South States period, ''salmi'' was generally in the bridgehead type, which was made by cutting the tip straight along with the tip and cutting the lower part into a curve. During the

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, changes began to occur in the form of ''salmi'', and during the

Joseon Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom w ...

, it appeared in various forms.

Characteristic

''Salmi'' is connected with a half-beam at a right angle to the ridge. The Ritual House at Mongneung Royal Tomb () is a building that has maintained its original appearance since it was built in 1630 (the 8th year of King Injo’s reign), and is the only building with a multi-eave style among the Jeongjagak of the Joseon royal tombs. It reflects the situation before the form and structure of ''salmi'' were decorated, so it has great historical, academic, and artistic value.

References

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