![]() ![]() ![]() So, why are these table shaped, stone graves so culturally significant? Well, dolmen are of significant archaeological value for the information that they provide about the prehistoric civilizations that built them. In dolmen areas, many artefacts, including human bones, stone objects, jade, and bronze have also been discovered. These stone landmarks resemble the architectural style of Stonehenge and are mostly found in Northeast Asia they are particularly abundant in Korea where the total number of known dolmen is estimated to be around 30,000. You are probably reading this and thinking, what is a dolmen? It is the same question many people have when they hear about this World Heritage Site and that fact the Korean peninsula is home to 40% of the world’s dolmens! Dolmen are thought to be burial sites that were built out of stone during the prehistoric era, usually in the shape of a table. We kick off our program in the south-western part of peninsular by visiting Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites. South Korea is home to eleven cultural sites and one natural site over the course of the next few months, Asia Society Korea will be previewing selected World Heritage Sites through a historical, cultural and travel perspective. While it would take many years of travel to see all 1052 designated sights around the world, a short trip to Korea would at least enable you to tick off twelve. January 2017 - For many hardened travellers, UNESCO World Heritage Sites provide the ultimate bucket list for experiencing the Earth’s cultural and natural heritage.
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