S2024-G019

Ancient Roots: Gwangju Through the Ages

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Ancient Roots: Gwangju Through the Ages uncovers the deep historical foundations of the region. From prehistoric dolmens and ancient keyhole tombs to the Mujingoseong Fortress of the Unified Silla period, these archaeological treasures reveal millennia of human settlement. The tombs of officials like Jeong Ji from Goryeo and Jeon Sang-ui from Joseon show how the area remained important through successive dynasties, while the archaeological site in Sinchang-dong provides insights into ancient daily life.

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• Ancient Roots: Gwangju Through the Ages
  • Mujingoseong Fortress: A Glimpse of Gwangju in the Unified Silla Period
  • Gwangju’s Dolmens
  • Ancient Keyhole Tombs
  • Tomb of a Goryeo Official: Jeong Ji
  • Tomb of a Joseon Official: Jeon Sang-ui
  • Ancient Life: The Archeological Site in Sinchang-dong