Seongsansanseong Fortress, Haman

Basic information

Designation

Historic Site No.67

Category

Sites & Pagodas

Era

삼국시대

Designated year

1963

Location

함안군, 경상남도— 경남 함안군 가야읍 광정리 569번지

Coordinates

35.255809, 128.422835

This oval fortress, which has also been called Jonamsanseong, dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period (37 B.C.-A.D. 668). Built of stones, the wall is 1,400m long with the general style of mountain forts of that period. It is not clear when the fortress was constructed, but an entry in The History of Haman-eup makes a reference to “the site of the fortress and buildings of the Gaya Period.” The formation of the fortress is also the same as that of the Gaya Dynasty (42-532). The tombs located on the lower mountain slopes are believed to date back to the same period. The northern part of the fortress looks like the isolated hillsides, but other parts are composed with the steep slope of the mountain. The area within the fortress is a slightly sunken and mainly used for cultivation. The water, flowing to a lower place, makes a ravine leading to the east of the fortress. Around this area, the site of a gate can be seen; another site of the gate is in the west walls, but no other distinct establishments are in sight.

Location