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01-MAY-2005

Cheomseongdae

Gyeongju, South Korea view map

The oldest existing astronomical observatory in the Far East: 12 base stones represent the months of the year, 30 layers of stones mark the days per month, and 366 total stones make up the structure to mark the total days annually (hey, close enough)

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