Gochang Dolmen Site

megalithic site in Gochang County
#2 in Gochang County / #191 in South Korea
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The Gochang Dolmen Site in Gochang County, South Korea, is one of the most significant and well-preserved prehistoric sites in the country. It features a vast collection of dolmens, which are ancient megalithic tombs dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. These structures are made of large stone slabs and were used for burial and ritual purposes during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. The Gochang Dolmen Site, along with the sites in Hwasun and Ganghwa, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, recognizing its cultural and historical importance.


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