South Korea
Discover the rich archaeological heritage of South Korea, featuring ancient ruins, historical landmarks, and cultural treasures spanning millennia of human history.
Achasanseong
Earthen mountain fortress from Three Kingdoms period
Heungdeoksa Temple site
Historic Buddhist temple site with relics
Shell Mound in Dongsam-dong, Busan
Ancient shell midden with diverse artifacts
Daepyeong
Complex prehistoric site with ditch-enclosures.
Mongchontoseong
Ancient earthen rampart with palisade and moat
Poseokjeong
Granite water feature from Unified Silla period.
Gyeongju Historic Areas
Extensive ruins of Silla Kingdom structures.
Altteureu Airfield
Historic military airfield with underground tunnels.
Igeum-dong
Megalithic cemetery and raised-floor buildings.
Tomb of King Muryeong
Intact Baekje royal tomb with artifacts.
Mireuksa
Largest ancient Baekje Buddhist temple complex
Cheonmachong
Silla tomb with royal artifacts and painting
Banwolseong
Crescent-shaped Silla palace ruins in Gyeongju
Hwangnyongsa
7th-century wooden Buddhist temple, Gyeongju.
Pungnaptoseong
Oval earthen fortification near Han River.
Amsa-dong
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Oval-shaped artificial pond with islands.