South Korea

A treasure trove of ancient and valuable artifacts have recently been discovered at a tomb located in southeastern South Korea, reports The Korea Times. According to the Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage (GNRICH), these artifacts can be traced back to the legendary 5th century Silla Kingdom, which ruled much of the Korean Peninsula for nearly 1,000 years (from 57 BC to 935 AD). At a press conference on December 7, GNRICH officials released a detailed list of the items that had been found inside the tomb. This impressive and virtually priceless haul included: A gilt-bronze crown Pairs of gold pendants and earrings A gold chest ornament A dozen gold and silver bracelets and rings Multiple gilt-bronze ornaments decorated