Archaeological Site in Osan-ri, Yangyang

Basic information

Designation

Historic Site No.394

Category

유적지

Era

신석기시대

Designated year

1997

Location

양양군, 강원특별자치도— 강원 양양군 손양면 오산리 60번지 외

Coordinates

38.087180, 128.663051

These are the prehistoric remains from the early Neolithic Age where prehistoric humans lived 6000 years ago and the oldest Neolithic remains in South Korea. Many earthenware and stoneware pieces were found here by chance while gathering sand for the reclamation of Ssangho Lake. A total of 11 Neolithic habitats, 5 firing places, and 2 special stones used for making tools were excavated. Many fragments of earthenware and stoneware were also found. The obsidian stoneware was believed to have been made of obsidian from Baekdusan Mountain. This fact gives very reasonable and logical evidence for the theory that the prehistoric cultures of the Baekdusan Mountain region and eastern shore region centering on Osan-ri were related to each other. These remains are a very important source of data for research on the origin of the Neolithic culture in the Korean Peninsula and its cultural relation with that of other regions.

Location