Tamri Five-Tier Pagoda

SOUTH KOREA, North Gyeongsang, Uiseong

This pagoda is located in Tamri village in Uiseong county. It was erected in the early Unified Silla dynasty (668–935). The pagoda, which is made entirely of granite, reflects the architectural styles of both wooden and brick pagodas. It was listed as National Treasure No. 77 in 1962.
The 9.6 m high pagoda stands on a broad square base. The base is formed by 24 stone blocks and has corner and intermediate pilasters on each face. There is an entrance to a chamber on the south side of the first tier of the pagoda body. The height of each tier decreases significantly. The eaves consist of many stone slabs that imitate brick pagodas. The slabs are laid on top of one another forming six layers of reverse corbeling above and five layers of corbeling below. The corners of the eaves are slightly upturned, after the design of wooden pagodas. The spire at the top is damaged, leaving only its base.