The construction of Seokguram Grotto was initiated by Kim Dae-seong, the Silla Dynasty prime minister, for the purpose of serving his deceased parents in year 751 or the 10th year of the rule of King Gyeongdeok. It was completed in 774, the 10th year of the rule of King Hyegong. Originally, the name of the stone cave temple was Seokbulsa (石佛寺). By carving natural granite, the temple is a man-made work, and its construction plan was a physically materialized synthesis of architecture, mathematics, geometry, religion, and art, becoming the highlight of Buddhist art and the finest masterpiece ever built during the golden era of the Silla Kingdom. Designated as National Treasure No. 24, Seokguram Grotto became a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in December 1995 along with Bulgulsa Temple.

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