a very impressive main gate to the palace, @slowwalker!

It's an impressive construction with a double pagoda style of architecture and three oval openings reminiscent of Moon Gates.

Outside the palace is the command post and martial arts training, but not for battle as would be the case in the past, but now for the tourist trade.

The most gratifying aspect of theses photos is to see the past so well preserved despite being surrounded by modern construction.

A nation that forgets its past is like a man with amnesia. Fortunately, the ancient palaces around Seoul are being cared for and their presence contributes to the beauty and allure of the city.

Perhaps the word, 'Yeh' in the title of the palace gate can also be taken to mean respect for the past and preserving the sacred vestiges of our origins - that is an aspect of manners or etiquette that is at the basis of our humanity and reminds us of where we have been.

Theses photos are strikingly beautiful @slowwalker. It's encouraging to learn about culture and history and to see it being carefully preserved and in some cases, restored.

A good post, my friend.