Earthen Fortification, Iksan

This is a sanseong, or mountain fortress, built of earth and stone, encircling a small valley south of the summit of Ogeumsan Mountain. It is also known as Ogeumsanseong or Bodeokseong. Judging from the artifacts found here, the fortress is thought to have been built sometime between the late sixth and early seventh centuries. What survives today are the site of the south gate, the site of a drainage channel that let a stream flow beneath the gate, and the sites of former buildings. According to tradition, the name Bodeokseong was given because, after Ansung, king of the small kingdom of Bodeokguk, settled in Iksan in 670, this was the seat of Bodeokguk until 684; however, there is no firm evidence for this account. Artifacts recovered during two excavations in the 1980s are mostly fragments of earthenware vessels and roof tiles, spanning the Baekje, Unified Silla and Goryeo periods, though roof tiles and earthenware from late Baekje predominate. This suggests the fortress was built during a period of great growth for Baekje and remained in use for a long time. Bronze artifacts have also been found in the vicinity of the fortress, adding further to its importance.

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Where it is

Region

Iksan, Jeonbuk

Designation

Historic Site · 사적