Identification of Wood Species excavated at the Temple site in Neungsanri, Buyeo(1)

부여 능산리 사지 출토 목재 수종식별(1)

This study was carried out to identify wood species excavated at the temple site of Backjae dynasty in Neungsanri, Buyeo. At the temple site, there were great excavations such as Backjae Incense Burner(National Treasure No.287) and Stone Reliquary(National Treasure No.288). The King Chang 13 Year carved on Stone Reliquary indicated that this temple was completed in A.D 567. Identification of wood species were as follows: The Temple building was constructed by Pinus densiflora Sieb. et Zucc. The species of the main pillar of Wooden Pagoda which preserved relics of the Buddha was Zelkova serrate Makino.