Roof Tile Kiln Site in Jeongam-ri, Buyeo

Basic information

Designation

Historic Site No.373

Category

Architecture

Era

6c후반~7c전반

Designated year

1992

Location

부여군, 충청남도— 충청남도 부여군 장암면 정암리 47

Coordinates

36.244388, 126.920053

Located at the southern hillside across Baengmagang River near Buyeo-si, this is an ancient kiln site from the age of Baekje Dynasty where 11 kilns from the Baekje Dynasty and one kiln from the Goryeo Dynasty were discovered and investigated. They were cave-type kilns built by digging on the weathered granite layer and were perfectly preserved with the exception of portions of the ceiling. From these excavated kilns, roof-end tiles with lotus design, earthenware, and various other roof tiles were found. The roof tiles fired here seemed to have been supplied to the major buildings in Buyeo because similar roof-end tiles with lotus design such as the one found here were also unearthed in Gunsu-ri and Dongnam-ri. These are very important ruins for studying the old kilns in the age of Baekje Dynasty (latter half of the 6th century through the first half of the 7th century) because they have been well-preserved, keeping their features in perfect condition. Furthermore, it has great historical value, since there are many ruins in the age of Baekje Dynasty including more than 30 old tombs and a fortress nearby.

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