The Wolseong Belt

The Wolseong Belt is a fortified palace complex in Gyeongju, South Korea, dating from the 1st to 5th centuries AD during the Silla Kingdom period [1][2]. This area contains the ruins of Banwolseong (Half-moon Palace), the royal residence of Silla monarchs, characterized by massive stone foundations and earthen ramparts [1]. The fortress walls enclose the palace area and surrounding archaeological remains, representing one of the earliest royal palace sites in Korea [1]. As part of the Gyeongju Historic Areas, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, the Wolseong Belt preserves significant architectural and cultural evidence of the Silla Kingdom's royal court life [2].