Archaeological Site in Bonghwang-dong, Gimhae
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| Designated | 1963-01-21 |
|---|---|
| Reference no. | 2 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김해 봉황동 유적 |
| Hanja | 金海 鳳凰洞 遺蹟 |
| Revised Romanization | Gimhae Bonghwang-dong Yujeok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kimhae Ponghwang-dong Yujŏk |
There is an Bronze Age archaeological site in Gimhae, South Korea. On January 21, 1963 it was made Historic Site of South Korea No. 2.[1][2] It is a shell midden (dumping ground). It measures 130 m (430 ft) in length, 30 m (98 ft) in width, and 6 to 7 m (20 to 23 ft) in height. Objects discovered in the midden include earthenware, stone tools, carbonized rice, Xin dynasty coinage, and animal bones.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ 심, 봉근, 김해 봉황동 유적 (金海 鳳凰洞 遺蹟), Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2025-02-05
- ^ a b "Archaeological Site in Bonghwang-dong, Gimhae - Heritage Search". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
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