stone pagoda is an example of the Goryeo style pagoda having a single square foundation. The square foundation on this pagoda is carved with 24 lotus petals. Of special note is a stone prop in each story, which is larger and thicker than its body stone. The pagoda is formed with thin eaves, a straight slope, and upward edges. On the finial, around the long thin, bronze rod are ornaments similar to those in Lama pagoda of Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) in China. Mostly it follows the rather simple style of the Goryeo pagodas though. Temple gallery 2005 fire and reconstruction Most of Naksansa was destroyed by a fire that started in the surrounding forest on April 5, 2005. The Naksansa bronze bell, a national treasure dated 15th century, was also melted and destroyed in the fire. The museum displays a violin and cello built from wood found on the temple grounds that survived the fire. A replicate of the bell was constructed and installed back to the temple. The temple was earlier destroyed by fire during the Mongolian invasion of the 13th century. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) the temple was repeatedly reconstructed and expanded by royal order in 1467, 1469, 1631 and 1643. The pre-2005 fire facilities were constructed in 1953 after the buildings were again destroyed during the 1950-53 Korean War. Present reconstruction is well under way as can be seen in the gallery below. The new construction projects are expected to be completed and the temple fully restored by 2010. Reconstruction Gallery See also Korean Buddhist temples Religion in South Korea References External links and references Naksansa official site, in Korean Naksansa Temple stay, in Korean Naksansa-The Temple of Compassion Naksansa burns - a flash presentation Cultural Properties Administration LeBass, Tom. "Insight Guides - South Korea" 15th-century Buddhist temples Buildings and structures completed in 1926 Religious organizations established in the 7th century Buddhist temples of the Jogye Order Buddhist temples in South Korea Buildings and structures in Gangwon Province, South Korea Yangyang County Tourist attractions in Gangwon Province, South Korea