Answers To The Question: What Are The Old Dynasties Of Korea?
KOREA – In this article, we will learn about the different dynasties that once ruled Korea.
Korea is located on a large peninsula on the eastern coast of the Asian mainland. It has been inhabited ever since the Neolithic times.
From the 1st Century BCE to the 7th century CE, the Korean peninsula was ruled by three kingdoms. These were Baekje, Goguryeo, and Silla.
Silla had the backing of the Chinese. They would then eventually conquer all of the other Korean states.
Afterwards, they formed the Unified Sila Kingdom. This Kingdom ruled until 935 CE.
However, starting in the 10th century CE, the peninsula was being ruled by the Goryeo kingdom. This was until Korea’s independence was put to a halt by the invasion of the Mongols in the 13th century CE.
Goryeo was located in the northern and central parts of the Korean peninsula and the southern parts of Manchuria. At the peak of their reign, the kingdom controlled most of Korea and even parts of Russia.
Silla was located in the opposite of Goryeo, the southern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula. It was founded by Hyeokgeose of Silla, of the Park family.
This Korean dynasty was ruled by Gyeongju Gim (Kim). Their reign lasted for almost six centuries.
Meanwhile, the Baekje kingdom was located in the southwest parts of Korea. According to an article by Wikipedia, it was founded by Onjo, the third son of Goguryeo’s founder Jumong and So Seo-no.
Baekje had a great maritime force. With its nautical prowess, they were named the Phoenicia of East Asia.
They were even a key instrument in the spread of Buddhism throughout East Asia and Japan. However, in 660 it was defeated by the joint forces of Silla and China.
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