Ipseok Group in Sinpo-ri, Uiryeong

An ipseok is a long stone shaped and set upright, also called a seondol; together with dolmens, it belongs to the megalithic culture. Their exact purpose and origin are unclear, but in prehistoric times they were set up around dolmens to mark the boundaries of graves, while in later historical periods they were erected at village entrances to ward off evil spirits or mark boundaries, and, combined with indigenous beliefs, they also became objects of prayer for long life. They were also raised for rites praying for abundant harvests and fertility in the farming society of the time. The standing stones at Sinpo-ri, arranged as if encircling the village, number eight in all, two of which stand facing each other almost touching. The smallest is about 2m high, the largest about 4m, and they are roughly 1.5m wide.

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Uiryeong, Gyeongnam

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Provincial Monument · 시도기념물