Bulguksa Temple, Detail by Alla Gilbourd

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14-Oct-2025

Bulguksa Temple, Detail

A masterpiece of ancient engineering: interlocking wooden brackets that support the heavy roof without a single nail.
This intricate "wooden puzzle" serves as a vibrant canvas for traditional Korean art.

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marie-jose wolff		13-Mar-2026 22:41
The decorative patterns and colors are wonderful. V

Apostolos Tikopoulos		13-Mar-2026 18:56
Brilliant details and colours. V

Fong Lam		13-Mar-2026 05:59
Love those decorative motifs which symbolize harmony, balance, and spiritual order within Buddhist cosmology.... Interesting how the complex network of wood can distribute the immense weight of the tiled roof.....V

Denise J T Lee		13-Mar-2026 01:17
Yes, these are the typical colours they use for the beams and wooden brackets inside the temples, very attractive. ~VVVV~

jtocaciu		12-Mar-2026 17:40
Magnificent engineering and picture. VVV+++

joseantonio		12-Mar-2026 11:57
impressive details nicely captured.V.

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