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Taeeulam Hermitage – 태을암 (Taean, Chungcheongnam-do)
Hermitage History Taeeulam Hermitage is located in northern Taean, Chungcheongnam-do to the west of Mt. Baekhwasan (284.6 m) near the coast of the Yellow Sea. The exact date and founder of the hermitage are both unknown, however, it’s believed that Taeeulam Hermitage was first established when the Taeil-jeon Hall moved to Taean from Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Housed inside the Taeil-jeon Hall was a portrait of Dangun, who is the legendary founder of Korea. And the reason for moving the Taeil-jeon Hall from Uiseong to the Taean is that it was to symbolically promote safety and peace to the people of the area. Taean was not only a gateway for the entry…