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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Mongchontoseong is a significant archaeological site featuring ancient defensive structures from the Baekje period, located in what is now Seoul's Olympic Park in South Korea. This ancient earthen rampart, believed to date back to the 1st century BCE, forms part of Wiryeseong along with Pungnaptoseong. The fortifications, originally about 2.7 km in length and 6 to 7 meters high, were reinforced with a palisade on top and surrounded by a protective moat, underscoring its strategic military importance during the Baekje period. The site provides valuable insights into the engineering and defensive strategies of the time, reflecting the socio-political dynamics of early Korean states. Excavations have revealed the historical significance and complexity of Baekje's fortification systems, offering a window into the past and contributing to our understanding of ancient Korean civilization.
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