Gochang Dolmen Site, Megalithic burial site in Gochang, South Korea.
The Gochang Dolmen Site contains over 200 prehistoric stone structures with massive capstones spread across the landscape at the foot of hills.
Dating from 1000 BCE to 300 BCE, these megalithic tombs represent burial practices of the early Iron Age communities in the Korean Peninsula.
The stone structures at Gochang demonstrate the engineering capabilities of prehistoric societies through their precise construction methods and stone placement techniques.
The site includes informational panels in multiple languages, designated walking paths, and guided tours that explain the archaeological significance of these ancient monuments.
Some dolmens at the site feature capstones weighing up to 225 tons and measuring nearly 6 meters in length, demonstrating remarkable prehistoric construction methods.
Part of: Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites
GPS coordinates: 35.44180,126.65230
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:44
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