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Baekje was a Korean kingdom that existed from 18 BCE until 660 CE and was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, alongside Goguryeo and Silla. Its capitals included Ungjin, present-day Gongju, and Sabi, present-day Buyeo, and its later history is documented through fortresses, royal tombs, administrative sites, and Buddhist temples. Baekje adapted Chinese planning, construction, artistic, and religious practices and helped transmit them through exchanges with Japan and other East Asian states.
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When did Baekje exist?
Baekje existed from 18 BCE until 660 CE. It was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, alongside Goguryeo and Silla.
What were Baekje's capitals?
Baekje's capitals included Ungjin, present-day Gongju, and Sabi, present-day Buyeo. Moving the capital reflected changes in the kingdom's political and military position.
How did Baekje differ from Goguryeo and Silla?
Baekje was one of the three major Korean kingdoms, but it developed its own court culture, fortresses, and regional alliances. Its position in southwestern Korea also supported strong contacts across the Yellow Sea.
Who defeated Baekje?
Baekje fell in 660 CE during an attack by Silla and its ally Tang China. The kingdom's defeat ended its independent political rule, although Baekje traditions continued to influence Korean and Japanese culture.
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