Silla

Silla was an ancient Korean kingdom that existed from around 57 BCE to 935 CE. It is recognized for unifying much of the Korean Peninsula and fostering significant cultural, artistic, and technological advancements. Silla's society was highly organized, with a strong centralized government and a focus on Confucian principles. The kingdom is famous for its elaborate gold crowns, Buddhist art, and the development of distinctive ceramic and metalwork. It played a vital role in shaping Korean identity and culture, serving as a bridge between earlier proto-states and later Korean dynasties.