Your friend Sophia is going to the Korean Peninsula for vacation this summer. She is really interested in megalith burial sites, but she is afraid there won’t be any to see there. What would you tell her to help her gain knowledge about the megalith sites on the Korean Peninsula?
One of the oldest astrological monuments is found in Nabta Playa, which is south of the present-day city of Cairo in Egypt.
On the Korean peninsula, archaeologists estimate that around 35,000 megaliths can be found.
Perhaps the most well-known monument created during the Neolithic period is Stonehenge.
One of the older examples of a passage tomb is Newgrange, created around 3200 BCE.
Sophia, you'll be happy to know that the Korean Peninsula actually has a rich history of megalithic burial sites. In fact, there are estimated to be around 35,000 megaliths on the peninsula!
You can start by visiting the Ganghwa Dolmen Sites, which are designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. These sites have well-preserved megalithic tombs that date back to the Bronze Age.
Another must-visit site is the Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites, which are also UNESCO World Heritage sites. These sites have a variety of megalithic tombs and are great places to learn about the history and culture of megalithic burials in Korea.
So, don't worry, Sophia! You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore megalithic burial sites on your trip to the Korean Peninsula. Have a great vacation!