Geumseongsanseong Fortress, Damyang

Basic information

Designation

Historic Site No.353

Category

Sites & Pagodas

Designated year

1991

Location

담양군, 전라남도— 전남 담양군 금성면 대성리 등

Coordinates

35.364098, 127.031891

Historians believe that the fortress was first built during the Three Kingdoms Period. It was renovated in the 9th year of the reign of King Taejong (1409) of the Joseon Dynasty and in the 2nd year of the reign of King Gwanghaegun (1622). An inner fortress and a government office inside were added in the 2nd year of the reign of King Gwanghaegun. Since a small fence on the wall was repaired again in the 4th year of the reign of King Hyojong (1653), its military function was upgraded and consolidated extensively. The outer fortress is 2 km long, and the inner one is 700m long, but both were built from stone. During the Donghak Peasant Movement (1894), most of the buildings were burnt down. Today, only the south, north, east, and west gate sites are left. A Stele for General Guk Mun-yeong remains in front of the inner fortress.

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