Journal of Korean Art and Archaeology Vol. 13
The Ancient Tombs in Gyeongju
Journal of Korean Art & Archaeology 2019, Vol.13 pp.49-65
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AI Abstract
Archaeological evidence shows human settlement in Gyeongju from the Neolithic Age, with no tomb remains from that era. Bronze Age tombs (c. 1000-400 BCE) are primarily dolmens, while Early Iron Age tombs (c. 400-100 BCE) include stone-covered wooden coffins, unique to Gyeongju. During the Proto-Three Kingdoms Period (c. 100 BCE-300 CE), wooden coffin tombs emerged. The Silla Kingdom (mid-4th century) introduced stone chamber tombs. Burial practices evolved further with Buddhism's influence by the Unified Silla period (c. 6th century).
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