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Korea is the kingdom of dolmen
(tomb-like structures). It has been reported that around 60,000
dolmens are in existence around the world. One survey found that 29,510
dolmens are located on the Korean peninsula, meaning that almost half
the world’s dolmens are clustered on one narrow peninsula! A complete
survey of Korean dolmens is still being conducted, with researchers
hypothesizing that at least 40,000 dolmens are in existence in Korea.
Dolmens were the final resting places of
the ruling class in the Bronze Age. A dolmen was not just a gravesite,
but was also used as an altar for rituals. The Bronze Age (from around
2000 to 1500BC) was the period in which humans began settling down and
farming instead of leading a nomadic lifestyle. The reason dolmens have
become known as a product of the Bronze Age is that bronze ware has
been excavated from nearby the dolmens.
The scale and shape of the dolmens were symbolic
of the owner’s power and/or status and therefore shed some light on
the social structure of the period. A lot of insight can also be gleaned
by considering the remains buried under each structure. Viewing the
dolmens means imagining the daily life of humans 5000 years ago.
Dolmens are regularly found throughout Korea, but three of the most
characteristic places have been registered as UNESCO world cultural
heritage sites in 2000. These three dolmen areas are introduced below
according to their unique features.
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