Gyeongju Historic Areas Word Search

Illustrated Gyeongju Historic Areas scene — AI-generated artwork behind this world heritage site's word search puzzle
Illustrated Gyeongju Historic Areas scene — AI-generated artwork behind this world heritage site's word search puzzle

Gyeongju Historic Areas, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.

Words to find: BULGUKSA, CHEOMSEONGDAE, SEOKGURAM, DAEUNGJEON, SILLA, NODONG, WOLSEONG, NAKDONG, NAMSAN, TUMULI, DOLMEN, PAGODA.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

Gyeongju Historic Areas word list, defined

TUMULI /tuːˈmjuːlaɪ/ · noun
A tumulus is a mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or group of graves, typically of a person of importance. Tumuli can also refer to a collection of such mounds. Related: mounds, barrows, kurgans, pyramids.
DOLMEN /ˈdɒlmɛn/ · noun
A dolmen is a type of ancient megalithic structure, typically consisting of two or more large vertical stones supporting a horizontal stone slab, often found in Europe and used for burial or ritual purposes. Related: megalith, menhir, stone monument, burial chamber.
PAGODA /pəˈɡoʊdə/ · noun
A pagoda is a type of tower-like structure, typically found in East and Southeast Asian cultures, used for Buddhist or Hindu worship and often decorated with intricate carvings and ornaments. It can also refer to a similar structure used as a temple or shrine. Related: temple, shrine, tower, monument.

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