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Naju contains just as many massive burial mounds as Gyeongju and Buyeo. When you travel around 3km from Yeongsanpo toward Yeongam, you will be able to witness gigantic tombs that are as big as royal tombs in the middle of a vast field. These ancient tombs are called “gobun” in Korean, and this refers to the tombs of individuals from the upper social class. In Korea, individuals of the upper class began building massive tombs to demonstrate their power and authority around the 3rd or 4th century AD in the late Three Han Period. The tomb entrance was built in a circular or square shape, or with a square front and round back using stones or earth, and a stone chamber, jar coffin tomb of wooden coffin tomb was installed inside. The burial methods of these ancient tombs demonstrate the then-customs, institutions and religious faiths, and the cultural and artistic currents at the time of their construction. Bannam Ancient Tombs Chrysanthemum Festival The chrysanthemum has long been considered a “flower that resembles my older sister” due to the line from “Next to the Chrysanthemum,” a poem written by Seo Jeong-ju. While it has mostly been used at funerals in Korea, the chrysanthemum puts people in awe of its beauty and elegance at the Bannam Royal Tombs. In the floral language, chrysanthemum means “fidelity that stands alone yet tall without stooping against frosty winds,” and this is shown by its proud appearance demonstrated at the Bannam Ancient Tombs Chrysanthemum Festival held in late October every year. At the Bannam Ancient Tombs Chrysanthemum Festival, there are a wide variety of special events and programs that cannot be experienced anywhere else.