Kapanlagi.com - The history of the discovery of the oldest document in the world began with a finding in the Seokgatap Pagoda at Bulguksa Temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea in October 1966. The wooden block print is called Mugujeonggwang Daedaranigyeong, a sacred Buddhist scripture printed in the early 8th century in the ancient Silla Kingdom of Korea (57-935 AD). The sacred scripture was found inside the pagoda during restoration.
Mugujeonggwang Daedaranigyeong consists of 12 mulberry paper sheets measuring 52 cm by 6.7 cm, rolled up. Each line contains 7-9 characters printed with a wooden block. The printing date is estimated to be around 751, when the pagoda was still being built. This means it predates the Diamond Sutra from China and the One Million Pagoda from Japan. So, how did Silla manage to print the oldest document in the world?
Â
Document scrolls found in the pagoda © donga.com
Korea has had paper making technology since ancient times. As reported from usa.prkorea.com, around the 6th century they were already producing paper from mulberry trees. Buddhist monk Damjing from Goguryeo sent Goguryeo's paper making technology to Japan in the early 7th century.
Silla mulberry paper was widely known in China for its excellent quality. Mugujeonggwang Daedaranigyeong was also printed on mulberry paper. Silla's paper making technology was further developed by the Goryeo kingdom (918-1392).
The Oldest Document in the World © daum.net
This success was proven in the 34th year of King Munjong, when Goryeo officially exported 2,000 paper scrolls and 400 ink sticks to China. Traders also imported a lot of paper and ink sticks from Goryeo. During Goryeo, Jikji was printed in 1377 at Heungdeoksa Temple in Cheongju.
The documents printed with this movable type are also the oldest in the world. Korea has many world-class documentary heritage, including Goryeo Daejanggyeong (Tripitaka Koreana) and Joseon Wangjo Sillok (History of the Joseon Dynasty).
(kpl/mit)
Cobain For You Page (FYP) Yang kamu suka ada di sini,
lihat isinya
Have you ever seen a Korean sageuk or epic drama? Or for Korean drama and film lovers, do you still remember the movie The Great Battle starring Jo In Sung and Nam Joo Hyuk? Have you heard of Gaema Musa? What is it?
This dagger is believed to have been made by Roman goldsmiths as it is decorated with ancient Greek and Mediterranean spiral patterns. However, how did a dagger made in Eastern Europe end up in Korea?
Did you know that Korea is the center of dolmens in the world? This is what makes the dolmens found in Korea become World Heritage Sites. Why is that?
There are many ancient superstitions still believed by the Korean people. Can drinking soju really make you single?
Korea is not only interesting with its boy groups and dramas. The masculinity culture in Korea is also a must-know for broadening insights.
Said to be delicious, these Korean snacks are considered unique and strange for Indonesians.
Did you know that Korea is rewriting the history of the Old Stone Age?
Did you know? Genta Raja Seong Deok produces a low voice that can last up to 3 minutes. This voice duration is the longest in the world. What other interesting facts are there?
Do you know who Queen Seon Deok is? In fact, she became the first ruling queen in 5000 years of Korean history. At that time, only men could become kings.
There are differences in the shape, length, and material of chopsticks in each country, especially the three countries that will be discussed this time, namely Korea, Japan, and China. What are they like?
Who has watched the Korean drama Queen Seon Deok? Still remember how the queen wore the crown? If you remember its shape, turns out the crown has interesting facts.
King Muryeong's tomb is the only royal tomb from the Three Kingdoms Period that has been identified. How was King Muryeong's tomb discovered?
Follow
Rekomendasi