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King Muryeong of Baekje, His Life and Legacy 무령왕 [History of Korea]

#korea #koreanhistory #koreanculture #japanesehistory #kdrama #history #한국사 #historyofkorea (episode 24)
On July 5th 1971 at around 10:30am, was accidentally found the tomb of King Muryeong 무령왕 and his consort. In the following months, 5232 artifacts were recovered. It is rare that such ancient tombs were not pillaged and left unopened for such a long time, in this case 1442 years.
Baekje 백제 was one of the three kingdoms of Korea along Silla 신라 and Goguryeo 고구려. Baekje was founded in 18 BC and lasted until the year 660. The discovery of his tomb was a major archeological event in Korea and allowed us to better understand Baekje at the time.
I will discuss event that occurred in his father’s life, King Dongseong 동성왕. I will then discuss Muryeong’s life from the Japanese history perspective, found in the Chronicles of Japan (Nihon Shoki) as well as, of course, the Korean perspective found in the Samguk Sagi as well as the plaques found in his tomb.
I will then talk about artifacts that were found in his tomb; artifacts that belonged to him and his consort whose name remains unknown.
Finally, I will further elaborate on why Muryeong is also important in Japanese history: the current Japanese Imperial family can trace its roots to Muryeong and Buddhism was introduced to Japan by Muryeong’s son, King Seong 성왕. This can be used as a stepping stone, a common ground, to bring forth peace and reconciliation between both countries.
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*Other figures and topics explored in this video: Tamna 탐라, Baek Ga 백가, King Gaero 개로왕, Buyeo Gonji 부여곤지, Emperor Yuryaku 雄略天皇, Habikino-Yasuka 飛鳥戸神社, Dan Yangi 단양이, Go Anmu 고안무, Emperor Wu of Liang 梁武帝, Zhenmushou 진묘수, Korean National Treasures, Prince Junda 純陁太子 순타태자, Shoku Nihongi 続日本紀, Nihon Shoki 日本書紀, Samguk Sagi 삼국사기.
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  • @SeoWoojin55
    @SeoWoojin552 жыл бұрын

    Thats right. Korea has always had extensive links with Japan and has been influential in the development of early Japan as Korea was an older civilization. The Japanese Emperor even said in an interview in 2001 that he felt an affinity for Korea because he was a descendant of King Muryeong himself. In 2003, the Japanese Royal Family also visited Gongju in 2003 where King Muryeong's tomb was located and paid respects to him as their ancestor. You will also be interested to see that some powerful clans later on in Japan are from the Korean Peninsula. The Japanese leaders saw Korean descended people as symbols of power and prestige. This is why when Baekje and Goguryeo fell, some Korean clans that escaped to Japan were given land and titles immediately and became sources of techniques in metallurgy, architecture, arts, language, central governance, and military arts. It should also interest us that the "Horseman Conqueror Theory" by Anthropologist and Archeologist Egami Namio wherein he theorized that Yamato may have developed quickly because conquerors from the Korean Peninsula, specifically Baekje, invaded and assimilated the Yamato Royal Family because the keyhole tomb artifacts suddenly changed from bronze mirrors to larger keyhole tombs with more horseriding culture artifacts that were not found in Japan, but found in great numbers in the tombs of the Korean dynasties in the Korean Peninsula, Liaodong, and Manchuria. I think that this connection should not be seen by the Japanese in a negative light, but rather as a one of the ways of reconciliation between Korea and Japan.

  • @MrBlabax

    @MrBlabax

    Жыл бұрын

    Just because *one* princess of Baekje married into the House of Yamato, it doesn't mean that Japanese Imperial family today are Koreans. How many generations had it been? Even so, many scholars believe that the Baekje are not proto-Korean, but in fact were speaking a language within the proto-Japonic (Yayoi) language family, as the ancestors of the moderns Koreans today were still living in the area encompassing modern day Manchuria and North Korea.

  • @trex1448

    @trex1448

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrBlabax according to Nihon Shoki, a little less than half of ruling clans of Yamato Japan were from Baekjae so its not just one person. And that one person basically started Yamato Japan and established a ruling court that lasted until Kamakura era. You would be hard pressed to find any aspect if Jaoabese high culture that doesn't come from Korea.

  • @MrBlabax

    @MrBlabax

    Жыл бұрын

    @@trex1448 There is not a single reference to Baekje as the originator of the Japanese first emperor in the Nihon Shoki. Sorry to burst your bubble.

  • @semperbushido

    @semperbushido

    Жыл бұрын

    The Koreans and Japanese are similar people. I believe the relationship between the two countries are similar to sibling rivalries

  • @sunkim2521

    @sunkim2521

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@dayandlight111to me your those japanes people or like them how just tryna disort every fax and just make korea just a lowley country and just try a bury the fact because it's sensitive to the almighty prise to japan

  • @cathybaldry7822
    @cathybaldry7822 Жыл бұрын

    Considering the relationship between this Korean King and Japan, it is very good luck that his tomb and all its treasures were able to be found in tact so that we can celebrate and show appreciations and respect for all that he achieved in his lifetime.

  • @cindchan
    @cindchan Жыл бұрын

    When I was in Seoul, I visited the history museums there. I was amazed at the craftsmanship of items from so long ago! And that many were in such good shape too! It's a wonderful glimpse into a world of the distant past!

  • @belindadomingo
    @belindadomingo2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting to learn of the links between Baekje and Japan’s Royal family

  • @SeoWoojin55

    @SeoWoojin55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thats right. Korea has always had extensive links with Japan and has been influential in the development of early Japan as Korea was an older civilization. The Japanese Emperor even said in an interview in 2001 that he felt an affinity for Korea because he was a descendant of King Muryeong himself. In 2003, the Japanese Royal Family also visited Gongju in 2003 where King Muryeong's tomb was located and paid respects to him as their ancestor. You will also be interested to see that some powerful clans later on in Japan are from the Korean Peninsula. The Japanese leaders saw Korean descended people as symbols of power and prestige. This is why when Baekje and Goguryeo fell, some Korean clans that escaped to Japan were given land and titles immediately and became sources of techniques in metallurgy, architecture, arts, language, central governance, and military arts. It should also interest us that the "Horseman Conqueror Theory" by Anthropologist and Archeologist Egami Namio wherein he theorized that Yamato may have developed quickly because conquerors from the Korean Peninsula, specifically Baekje, invaded and assimilated the Yamato Royal Family because the keyhole tomb artifacts suddenly changed from bronze mirrors to larger keyhole tombs with more horseriding culture artifacts that were not found in Japan, but found in great numbers in the tombs of the Korean dynasties in the Korean Peninsula, Liaodong, and Manchuria.

  • @user-zk5dq2xv7r

    @user-zk5dq2xv7r

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SeoWoojin55 그만 댓글달아 쪽팔려

  • @kasvinimuniandy4178
    @kasvinimuniandy41782 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is so cool!! Imagine finding the tomb!! Thank you for the video!!

  • @loonytricky

    @loonytricky

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @slee4653
    @slee46532 жыл бұрын

    Me wonders how many more royal tombs there are that have not yet been discovered . Many , many perhaps.

  • @loonytricky

    @loonytricky

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, indeed!

  • @Flyingpotatos
    @Flyingpotatos2 жыл бұрын

    It is true that Korean blood is flowing to the Japanese emperor. Most Japanese also have Korean blood. The pure Japanese are Jomon people, but they are mixed with Yayoi people from the Eurasian continent. However, the Emperor is a Yamato people, not a Korean today.

  • @Allin7days
    @Allin7daysАй бұрын

    For some strange reason, Japan refuses to talk about this subject...

  • @georgannputintsev4293
    @georgannputintsev4293 Жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear that two major philosophies (Confucianism & Buddhism) spread from Korea (Baekje) at such an early human timeframe. Still too many Koreans suffered up to South Korean Independence.

  • @CARL_093
    @CARL_0932 жыл бұрын

    good timing bro i was thinking she might be in the korean drama i watched Geunchogo, The King of Baekje

  • @charleslee1862
    @charleslee18622 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job

  • @loonytricky

    @loonytricky

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @carmifeberibe5118
    @carmifeberibe51182 жыл бұрын

    I like your content. New subscriber here.

  • @loonytricky

    @loonytricky

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MooseDuckVlogs
    @MooseDuckVlogs2 жыл бұрын

    Well said....agree on reconiliation to be made by both Korea and Japan.....both sides own it to previous generations and future to ensure everlasting Peace and Unity.

  • @mecklinalamek6872
    @mecklinalamek6872 Жыл бұрын

    The king worrier of baikije

  • @francescogutierrez3221
    @francescogutierrez32212 жыл бұрын

    So interesting finding this out, same thing happens with European royalties!

  • @Dmwntkp99
    @Dmwntkp996 ай бұрын

    Japanese say Koreans kingdoms from past are not Koreans in present day.😆

  • @makotopark7741
    @makotopark77412 жыл бұрын

    1:02 what the fuck is that?

  • @user-zk5dq2xv7r

    @user-zk5dq2xv7r

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @Flyingpotatos

    @Flyingpotatos

    Жыл бұрын

    Dragon quest