Jeongjeon is the main hall and most important part of Jongmyo Shrine. In front of this long building stretches a massive elevated stone platform enclosed by walls on all sides. Spirits were believed to enter through the south gate in front of this sign and the king and ritual officiants entered through the east gate. Musicians and dancers entered through the west gate. When Jeongjeon was first built in 1395, it had seven spirit chambers. Additions and alterations were made over the years until there were 19 spirit chambers, making Jeongjeon a very long wooden building. The rough, expansive stone yard and imposing, magnificent roof casting its shadow over it shows the sublime beauty of classical architecture. Inside the southern walls were Gongsindang (Hall of Meritorious Officials) to the east and Chilsadang Shrine (Hall of the Seven Deities) to the west, Outside the west wall was Akgongcheong (Hall of Musicians). A spirit chamber is a room for spirit tablets. And a spirit tablet is a wooden tablet inscribed with the name of the deceased.

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