Historic Symbol in Seoul, Nam Dae Moon
The best well known symbol was Nam Dae Moon.
It means Southern Entrance to Seoul.
Official Name was Soong Lyae Moon 崇禮門
It means that Respect Courtesy Gate literally.
It was built in 1396 A.D. with the beginning of Choson dynasty. This gate had survived through several times of war, even in Korean war.
But one who had mental problem set Nam Dae Moon fire in 2001.
Fire was had continued all night.
Next morning, we koreans were totally shocked.
The Shape of Nam Dae Moon was gruesome.
Koreans had lived with Nam Dae Moon nearly 700 years. It suddenly went away.
I visited near Nam Dae Moon occasionally. Some desire rose from my inside. I never had been there after fire.
I took pictures on Nam Dae Moon. Of course this Gate is not the Gate what I had seen before.
But there is nothing last forever. I thought that the important thing than history is memories.
The Nam Dae Moon had been rebuilt for several years.
Front board is a face of the gate.
coloured stone is original parts.
when you come closer, you can look at the scurs by bullets in Korean War.
The gatekeeper in traditional military uniform.
You can take the pictures with them.
Beautiful!! I loved how they tried to keep some of the original brick stones and that gatekeeper is great!
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Thanks for the post! Loved it!
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a touching post, @slowwalker. It seems that courtesy and respect are dying along with the old, traditional ways.
That battle-scarred door is a monument to endurance for the Korean people and for you.
Yes, it's not the same. Nothing endures forever, but as you wrote, more important than history, is memories.
Your photos showed the sharp contrast between the old and the new.
A moving post, @slowwalker
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i think "Nam Dae Moon" is important for you.
i hope this does not happen again.
How long will you stay in Seoul? It´s amazing what amout off impressions you capture and transport to the community!
It´s a joy to follow your work!
It looks like your trip is very long, so many moments are not missed for you.
Waiting for the latest posts from you.
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Wooow 1396 A.D a powerful structure in the middle of a big city, It was too much interesting. I learned something new today. Thanks
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thanks for sharing this history @slowwalker this very important for me i like history in this world,i really enjoy with ur article
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