Osan Geumam-ri Dolmen Group

Dolmens are the representative tombs of the Bronze Age, generally understood as the graves of a ruling class who held economic wealth or political power. They typically consist of a huge capstone exposed above ground, beneath which lie supporting stones, a burial precinct, and a burial chamber, though the form varies considerably by region and period. They are commonly classified into the table type, with the burial chamber above ground, and the go-board type, with the chamber set underground. The Geumam-ri Dolmen Group stands on a valley plain formed between Yeogyesan Mountain (158m above sea level) and Seoksan Mountain (135m above sea level). Eleven dolmens are distributed across three locations, of which nine have been designated a Gyeonggi-do Monument. The dolmens here generally show only the capstone exposed above ground. However, the upper surface of the capstone of Dolmen No. 2 has cup-marks carved into it, and Dolmens No. 2 and No. 8 retain traces of stone quarrying. The capstones are of granite, and since most remain buried, their exact structure cannot be determined. Judging from their overall condition, they may be capstone-type dolmens, but excavation would be needed to confirm the precise structure.

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Where it is

Region

Osan, Gyeonggi

Designation

Provincial Monument · 시도기념물