Earthen Fortification in Pungnap-dong, Seoul

Basic information

Designation

Historic Site No.11

Category

Sites & Pagodas

Era

삼국시대

Designated year

1963

Location

송파구, 서울특별시— 서울 송파구 풍납1동 72-1번지 외

Coordinates

37.533939, 127.115878

This earthen fortification near Hangang River was built during the early part of the Baekje Dynasty (18 B.C.-A.D. 660). The surrounding wall originally measured 4 km, but part of it was washed away by the flood in 1925, leaving only 2.7 km. It was made into an oval shape, and there is evidence that there were four gates on the east side. The wall is covered with sod and weeds. Many artifacts were excavated from the site including tiles, wheel of a spinning wheel, and clay pots representing Pungnap-ri style, Gimhae-style, and Silla-style potteries. Pre-historic relics were also excavated here, suggesting that this area was occupied even before the Baekje Dynasty. As to the character of the fortress, there are largely two different opinions. One is that the site is Wiryeseong, the capital of Baekje at the earliest stage. The other is that it is just one of the ordinary fortresses built for defense. Many consider the site in relation to other Baekje remains in Seoul such as Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification and Ancient Tombs in Seokchon-dong.

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