Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites, Megalithic burial sites in Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa, South Korea
The three separate locations contain over 1,000 prehistoric stone burial structures featuring massive stone slabs arranged in distinct table-like formations across the landscape.
Dating from the seventh to third century BCE, these dolmen sites represent 40 percent of all known similar structures worldwide and exemplify burial practices of Bronze Age Korea.
The placement and size of each dolmen indicates the social status of the deceased, revealing a complex hierarchical structure in ancient Korean society.
Visitors can access detailed information about construction methods and archaeological findings through exhibitions at each location, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
Some dolmen capstones at the Hwasun site weigh up to 280 tons, demonstrating the advanced engineering capabilities of prehistoric Korean civilizations.
Location: Incheon
Location: South Jeolla
Location: North Jeolla
GPS coordinates: 34.96667,126.92917
Latest update: May 13, 2025 04:00
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