Yeolamgok Temple site at Namsan of Gyeongju, is situated to the right side of Baegungye, on the south-west side of Gowisan Mountain. The site had been scattered with foundation stones from buildings and other sculpture fragments but has now undergone repair work. In 2007, the Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage led an excavation and restoration project on the site and the Stone Seated Buddha. During the works, a large rock-carved Buddha, over five metres tall in size, was found lying face down about thirty metres away from the Seated Buddha which has now been repaired. This discovery attracted much attention. This study has re-examined the production date of the two sculptures found on the temple site, based on previous studies, and furthermore determined when the temple was erected, and the meanings and significance of Namsan Mountain monuments in the history of sculptures. Compared to other works made in the late 8th-early 9th century, the Stone Seated Buddha has a fuller face and limbs that are shorter in proportion, and larger shoulders and chest that are closer to the 9th century works. As the body is more balanced and the details of the drapery and the f lames on the halo more delicate and elegant than 9th century sculptures, this Buddha can be placed at early 9th century, earlier than the Stone Seated Buddha from Samneunggye.