Korea

Archaeologists have uncovered compelling evidence of an ancient ritual burial beneath a Silla Dynasty tomb in Gyeongju, South Korea, revealing what appears to be the remains of a man buried alive alongside his master approximately 1,600 years ago. The discovery provides the first complete skeletal evidence of sunjang, a practice of human sacrifice that was eventually banned in 502 AD during the reign of King Jijeung, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. The newly discovered Hwangnam-dong Wooden Chamber Tomb No. 1 was found beneath the previously excavated Tomb No. 120 in Gyeongju's Daereungwon tomb complex. Announced by the Korea Heritage Service and Gyeongju city officials, the tomb dates to the late 4th to early 5th century and contains the remains