Faction idea: Koreans (Silla, Gojoseon,Goguryeo)

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Naju is home to a village that is surrounded by Goguryeo palaces and fortresses. This is the Naju Image Theme Park, where the soap operas “Jumong” and “Kingdom of the Winds” were filmed. Located in the southwestern parts of the country, the city of Naju was occupied by the Baekje Kingdom during Korea’s Three Kingdoms Period (57 B.C.-A.D. 668). First-time visitors to the theme park can reflect on the nation’s history and may have questions about the Goguryeo-style architecture.

Naju itself doesn’t have much to do with actual Goguryeo history. Following both Korea’s Three Kingdoms Period and the Unified Silla Period (668-935), Naju was a stronghold for the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). It was in Naju that Sambong Jeong Do-jeon, who played a critical role in founding Joseon (1392-1910), conceived of the idea to build a new capital.

The Naju Image Theme Park is one of the most sought-after locations to film historic soap operas, especially those set in Goguryeo (37 B.C.-A.D. 668) and Baekje (18 B.C.-A.D. 660) times. The park is surrounded by some 95 buildings.

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Temples.

The construction of Buddhist temples was enthusiastically undertaken after Buddhism was introduced in 372 by way of northern China. A series of excavations in 1936-1938 unearthed the sites of several major temples near Pyongyang, including those in Cheongam-ri, Wono-ri and Sango-ri. The excavations disclosed that the temples were built in a Goguryeo style known as "three Halls-one Pagoda," with each hall in the east, west and north, and an entrance gate in the south. In most cases, the central pagodas had an octagonal plan. Palace buildings appear to have been arranged in this way as well.

Baekje was founded in 18 BC and its territory included the west coast of the Korean peninsula. After the fall of Nangnang County under the Han dynasty in China, Baekje established friendships with China and Japan. Great temples were built during this time. The earliest stone pagoda of the Mireuksa Temple in Iksan county is of particular interest because it shows the transitional features from a wooden pagoda to a stone one. Baekje assimilated diverse influences and expressed its derivation from Chinese models. Later, important elements of the architectural style of Baekje were adopted by Japan.

 

Baekje was heavily influenced by Goguryeo because the first King Onjo of Baekje was a son of the Goguryeo's first king Go Ju-mong as well as by southern China. As it expanded southward, moving its capital to Ungjin (current Gongju) in 475 and to Sabi (current Buyeo) in 538, its arts became richer and more refined than that of Goguryeo. Also characteristic of Baekje architecture is its use of curvilinear designs. Though no Baekje buildings are extant - in fact, no wooden structure of any of the Three Kingdoms now remains - it is possible to deduce from Horyuji temple in Japan, which Baekje architects and technicians helped to build, that Baekje's architecture came into full bloom after the introduction of Buddhism in 384. What remains in the building sites, patterned tiles and other relics, as well as the stone pagodas that have survived the ravages of time, testifies to the highly developed culture of Baekje.

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Tomb architecture

Tomb of the General, presumed to be the tomb of a great Goguryeo king or military official. Located in Ji'an, China.

Three Kingdoms Period mortuary architecture was monumental in scale. For example, in Goguryeo two different types of mortuary architecture evolved during this period: one type of burial is a stepped pyramid made of stone, while another is a large earth mound form. The Cheonmachong mounded burial is an example of the monumental style of mortuary architecture in the ancient Silla capital at Gyeongju.

Murals in tombs dating from Goguryeo also reveal a great deal about the architecture of that period as many of them depict buildings which have pillars with entasis. Many have capitals on top of them. The murals reveal that the wooden bracket structures and coloring on the timbers, all characteristic of later Korean structures, were already in use at that time.

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 Jeokseoksan Temple is located not far from the peak of Nakjobong Hill. You can look over Ganghwa Basin from the quiet yard of the temple. You hear just the sound of the wind and birds. Daeungjeon Hall is simple. You might dismiss the temple just as one of the numerous Buddhist temples in Korea. The sunset viewed from temple located in the ridge of Nakjobong Peak is one of the eight scenic views of Ganghwa by the name of 'Jeokseok Nakjo (glow of the setting sun).'
Jeokseoksa Temple was built by an Indian Buddhist Monk Chukbeop of the Goguryeo Kingdom in 416 (the 4th year of King Jangsu' reign), more than 16 centuries ago. The architectural simplicity is understandable.

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Keep in mind that those armored cataphracts are post-Han Dynasty timeframe (i.e. well into medieval period, China should be around Northern-Southern Dynasties or Sui-Tang Dynasty by that time).

Edited August 27, 2017 by wolflance

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24 minutes ago, wolflance said:

Keep in mind that those armored cataphracts are post-Han Dynasty timeframe (i.e. well into medieval period, China should be around Northern-Southern Dynasties or Sui-Tang Dynasty by that time).

Still safe time frame 500 A.D even surpass 100 years. Like Mayans Classics. Or Zapotecs the same with Yamatonand early period..

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.Ancient Times Korea's first maritime activity ever recorded was the maritime trading between Gojoseon(an ancient Korean country) and the country of Je, located in the Shandong region of China during the period of Warring Nations in China. As Je was one of the most culturally advanced countries, Gojoseon attempted to make alliances with Je in spite of its poor maritime transportation ability. In order to do so, Gojoseon must have risked the threat of Yeon, another Chinese country, located north of Je. The first foreign invasion of Korea via sea was Han's invasion of Wiman Joseon(another ancient Korean country). Though records do not exist, we can imagine that Wiman Joseon must have confronted the Chinese navy with their naval forces

Dongchong, an Ancient Chinese Ship A special naval war vessel which was designed to move fast to attack enemy vessels.

 

 

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2.The Three Kingdom Period Baekje was most vigorously engaged in maritime activities among the three kingdoms. There were frequent contacts between Baekje and Japan, though the distance from Baekje to Japan was much farther than the distance from Silla to Japan. It was because in Baekje Kingdom, people had a higher level of culture and technology than Silla and they were keenly interested in overseas trade. Relying on its powerful naval forces, Baekje, in cooperation with Japan, went on a military expedition to the seven countries around the Nam River, countries were closely associated with Silla, in A.D. 227. On the way back, Baekje conquered the country of Tamna. Baekje was such a naval power that it stationed its forces to the west of the Liaoheo, northern China, and at the mouth of the Yangtse River. However, for some unknown reason, maritime activities of Baekje began to decline at the end of the 4th century. When the 40,000 forces of Goguryeo??s Gwanggaeto the Great invaded Baekje along the Yellow Sea coast in A.D. 396, Baekje could not prevent the enemy from landing at the mouth of the Han River. A few centuries later when the united forces of Silla and Tang attacked Baekje from the Yellow Sea, Baekje could not even think about defending the country by the sea. It is an irony that Baekje, once a strong naval power, was destroyed by a foreign invasion of the sea. Goguryeo had not only a powerful army but also a powerful navy. Goguryeo was well aware that the logistics of supplies was the key to China's invasions on the Korean Peninsula. Goguryeo strengthened its navy as well as its army. When Sui of China attacked Goguryeo in A.D. 598, Goguryeo's navy killed 90% of the Chinese navy. When Emperor Yang of Sui invaded Goguryeo, Geonmu, the king's brother, and General Uljimundeok took charge of the navy and the army respectively, and defeated the Chinese forces. The invasion of Emperor Tae of Tang was successfully blocked in the sea area ranging from the mouth of the Yalu to the mouth of the Liaoheo River. Silla witnessed the least maritime activities among the three kingdoms. Due to the existence of Baekje and Goguryeo to the north of Silla, people of Silla was preented from exchanging with mainland China directly. Moreover, the unfriendly relations with Japan interfered with Silla's seafaring to the south. Indeed, there is no record that Silla ever defeated even one of Japan's invasions from the sea which had started since Silla's foundation. The Silla Kingdom did not pay much attention to strengthening its navy. It was not until Silla conquered the region around the Han River when Silla started direct overseas trade with Tang. Silla was able to mobilize large-sized naval forces when the united forces of Silla and Tang attacked Baekje. Silla is said to have built over 100 naval vessels and sailed west along the Han River to meet the Chinese forces at the present Deokjeokdo.

 

Silla Junk Vessel.

more junk ships.

http://www.1-2-3-korea.com/seoul-baekje-museum/

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Junk (ship): The Chinese junk, derived from the Portuguese term junco (which in turn was adapted from the Javanese djong meaning "ship"),^[469] was a ship design unique to China, although many other ship types in China (such as the towered lou chuan) preceded it.^[470][471] Its origins could be seen in the latter half of the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD), when ship designs began to have square-ended bows and sterns with flat bottom hulls.^[472] Unlike the earliest shipbuilding traditions of the Europe and South Asia, the junk had a (flat or slightly rounded) carvel-shaped hull which lacked a keel and sternpost (necessitating block and tackle or socket-and-jaw attachment of the Chinese rudder).^[473] Since there is no keel in the design, solid transverse bulkheads take the place of structural ribs.^[474] There are many theories about the evolution of the junk. One suggests that it developed from the double canoe, another claims that the bamboo raft used by Taiwanese aboriginals was the source of the junk.^[475] Records by Western travelers in China during the Song Dynasty mention that junks could support 130 sailors. The size of junks grew during the Ming Dynasty. By the 14th century, junks could carry 2,000 tons. Archaeological evidence of the large size of the junk has been proven by a sunken junk discovered in 1973 near the coast of Southeastern China

 

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There are two parts in this museum; one is a cultural center of Baekje's Buddhism which shows how Buddhism and Buddhist art were accepted and spread during Baekje period.

http://blog.lookandwalk.com/en/blog/mazinguide/56

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Anyone with names for the faction's units and structures? I think it would be easy to adapt a part of Han and apply it here.

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The cavalry of Korea was first introduced during the ancient Korean kingdom Gojoseon. Since at least the 3rd century BC, there was influence of northern nomadic peoples and Yemaek peoples on Korean Warfare. By roughly the 1st century BC, the ancient kingdom of Buyeo also had mounted warriors. With contacts, military intercession, and sailed ventures to Korea, cavalry of Goguryeo were called Gaemamusa and were similar to tanks in the age of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. King Gwanggaeto the Great often led expeditions into Baekje, Gaya confederacy, Buyeo and against Japanese invaders with his cavalry.

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Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do, was the 2nd capital of Baekje Dynasty (18 B.C. ~ 660 A.D.) where the country flourished the most in a variety of aspects. The dynasty is well-known for its exquisite architectural skills, delicate arts and highly advanced culture. 

 

 

Buyeo City has approximately 52 historic materials designated by the South Korean Government so in summary, the city is a complete conglomeration of Baekje's history and culture. It's been proved that some of the Japanese population in Osaka are the descendants of Baekje dynasty, mainly of those who moved to Japan to export Baekje's architectural techniques. 

 

 

 

Even though the dynasty collapsed due to the invasion by the union of Silla Dynasty (Korean) and Tang Dynasty (Chinese), the history and culture are still highly regarded as the most advanced one of the time.

 

https://www.airvan.kr/blogs/Attraction/buyeo-where-the-history-of-baekje-dynasty-lies-sou/

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I get the impression that the AOE buildings are inspired by these cultures.

https://youtu.be/mamed0fmyRY

 

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Along with Kongju and Iksan, sites in Buyeo were recently named Korea’s 12th UNESCO World Heritage Site. The small city in western South Korea is rarely visited by foreigners, and while the UNESCO bid should help tourism some, I wouldn’t hold my breath. Buyeo was once the capital of the mighty Baekje Kingdom (18BCE – 660CE), which was conquered and destroyed by Shilla in the 7th century. The world heritage nod is for a fortress wall, a stone pagoda, and some royal tombs outside of town. However, most impressive is the recently built Baekje Cultural Land, a recreation of some of the Kingdom’s most amazing gems, including the royal palace, and a huge 5-story pagoda with a golden spire at the top (pictured). Despite the incredible expense and scale of the project, only a handful of families are to be seen walking around on any given day.

 

 

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Baekje Cultural Complex.

Baekje Cultural Land, built over a period of 17 years, is nestled in Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, providing a home to Baekje’s Cultural Heritages. The complex was used as a filming site for “Running Man”, in the episode starring Jeong Wooseong and Han Hyoju.

 

The site is spread out over 3,276,000 square meters, filled with the trace of Baekje Culture. Sabigung Palace reproduces the scenery of a royal palace during the Three Kingdoms period, and Neungsa Temple, a royal temple representative of Baekje, has been recreated according to the real size at the historic site in Neungsan-ri, Buyeo-eup. The Five-story Stone Pagoda, prominently seen after passing through Daetongmun Gate and Wiryeseong Fortress during Hanseong Baekje Era, gives a different aspect of Sabigung Palace. To enjoy the entire view of the complex at once, get on the Jehyangnu ferry

 

 

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Cataphracts.

 

goguryeo armor.

the similarity with equipment from the steppes like Xiongnu/Huns is striking.

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The oldest thing I found was with Korean was.

Choi Yong Seon or Gojoseon period.

And Jin Dynasty (Korea)

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https://namu.wiki/w/한국 갑옷

a Korean armor history wikia.

 

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the lightest that the chivalry of China and Korea could be at that time BC. it is this.

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The cavalry of Korea was first introduced during the ancient Korean kingdom Gojoseon. Since at least the 3rd century BC, there was influence of northern nomadic peoples and Yemaek peoples on Korean Warfare. By roughly the 1st century BC, the ancient kingdom of Buyeo also had mounted warriors. With contacts, military intercession, and sailed ventures to Korea, cavalry of Goguryeo were called Gaemamusa and were similar to tanks in the age of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. King Gwanggaeto the Great often led expeditions into Baekje, Gaya confederacy, Buyeo and against Japanese invaders with his cavalry.

 

https://www.cavhooah.com/pages/early-cavalry