해인사 장경판전: 팔만대장경을 보존한 전통 기술 편집하기 (부분)

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'''Janggyeongpanjeon Depositories of Haeinsa Temple: Traditional Technology Preserving the Tripitaka Koreana'''

The Janggyeongpanjeon Depositories was built to house the Tripitaka Koreana within Haeinsa Temple on Gayasan Mountain in Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do Province. These buildings, known to have been renovated in 1488 during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), are designated as a National Treasure and were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The Janggyeongpanjeon Depositories transcends a simple storage facility; it is recognized as a scientific architectural achievement that has perfectly preserved wooden printing blocks for over 800 years.

The depositories consists of two buildings—Sudarajang Hall and Beopbojeon Hall—positioned facing each other from north to south. These buildings are further divided into eastern and western depositories, creating four structures arranged in a rectangular formation. The buildings were designed with a unique structure to protect the Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks from humidity and insects. The most remarkable feature is the natural ventilation system. Windows of different sizes were positioned on the front and rear of the buildings to facilitate natural air circulation. The front windows are smaller while the rear windows are larger, allowing winds blowing from Gayasan Mountain to efficiently pass through the interior.

Additionally, the floors were laid with alternating layers of charcoal, salt, lime, and sand to regulate moisture. Thanks to this nature-friendly design, the printing woodblocks have been preserved without rotting or warping. The preservation technology of Janggyeongpanjeon Depositories of Haeinsa Temple is so sophisticated that it would be difficult to replicate even with modern science, demonstrating the Korean ancestors’ wisdom and profound understanding of nature. Today, Janggyeongpanjeon Depositories of Haeinsa Temple, together with the Tripitaka Koreana, stands as global cultural heritage symbolizing Korea’s traditional scientific technology.