First evidence for ancient human sacrifice in South Korea found
Archaeologists discovered two skeletons, dating to 5th century AD, under the walls of of the Wolseong, or Moon Castle, in Gyeongju in South Korea.
Incomplete royal tomb found
Remains of an incomplete royal tomb were found in Gyeongju, South-east South Korea. The structure is believed to date to 8th century AD and be possibly the tomb of King Hyoseong, who died in 742 AD.
Nearly 2000-year-old tomb of Baekje Dynasty discovered in Seoul
An ancient tomb of the Baekje Dynasty (1st cent. BC – 7th cent. AD) was found in Seokchon-dong in Seoul. The tomb is said to consist of a cluster largest number of smaller stone mound tombs and at least 10 individual stone mound tombs.
Oldest Bronze Age relics from South Korea
Archaeologists discovered Korean Peninsula’s oldest Bronze Age site in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, South Korea. The site dates back to the 13th century BC, the Early Bronze Age.