Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul

This is a Neolithic site on the bank of the Hangang River facing Achasanseong Fortress. Three cultural layers have been identified, and radiocarbon dating shows the site spans the fourth to third millennium BC. Some 20 dwelling sites, together with associated facilities and stone-heap features, have been uncovered. The dwelling floors were dug either round or rectangular with rounded corners, measuring about 5–6 m in length and 70–100 cm in depth. A stone-lined hearth is visible at the centre of some dwellings, and the entrances mostly face south. There are usually four post-holes, with posts apparently set at the corners to form the roof. Large numbers of pointed-base comb-pattern pottery vessels were found, along with stone axes, net sinkers and charred acorns. This is a representative Neolithic site of the Hangang River basin and, as the largest village-scale Neolithic settlement identified in Korea to date, it is of great importance. It has also yielded a wealth of artefacts revealing the way of life of the time, making it valuable material for understanding the culture of Neolithic people.

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Where it is

Region

Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Designation

Historic Site · 사적