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A Study on ‘Neungji’ of Joseon’s Royal Tomb - From King Taejo to King Jungjong -

Jibok Yoo 1

1한국학중앙연구원

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ABSTRACT

The processes from the deaths of kings and queens to their burials in royal tombs are recorded in the forms of ‘Deungrok’ and ‘Uigwe’. After the burials, tomb officers were appointed and they undertook the tasks to protect the tombs and perform various ancestral rites. All the procedures and forms about such tomb officers’ appointment and tasks are recorded in ‘Neungji(陵誌)’. This study examined twenty Neungjis, from the Geonwonneungji(健元陵誌) of King Taejo to the Seonjeonneungji(宣靖陵誌) of King Seongjong and King Jungjong, out of existing 52 Neungjis. This research found out the times and backgrounds each Neungji’s were made out, and provided the lists and particulars of each Neungji. The emphasis of this study was put on providing basic information for the future full-scale studies about Neungji. This study will help understand the nature of Neungji, as a documentary, and make a chance to evaluate the value of Neungji that functioned as a guide for royal tomb management.

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