Tohamsan () is a mountain with a height of in Gyeongju in southeastern South Korea. It is part of the minor Dongdae Mountains range. The mountain lies within Gyeongju National Park and is the site of a large number of historic relics. The Silla-era Buddhist shrines of Bulguksa and Seokguram are on its slopes. The mountain stands at the intersection of three subdivisions of Gyeongju: Bulguk-dong, Bodeok-dong, and Yangbuk-myeon. The Sea of Japan can be seen from the peak, as can Gyeongju Basin, which includes the city center.(in Korean) 토함산 吐含山 (Tohamsan) Nate / Encyclopedia of Korean Culture
During the Silla period, Toham mountain was referred to as Dongak (東嶽), literally meaning "East Big Mountain", and considered a guardian mountain of the country, so that major rituals were held.
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See also Geography of South Korea Korean Peninsula List of mountains in Korea
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근교산 & 그너머 <365> 경주 토함산 at Kookje Sinmun