Ancient Tombs in Gusan-dong, Gimhae

Ancient Tombs in Gusan-dong, Gimhae
Some of the tombs
LocationGimhae, South Korea
Coordinates35°14′38″N 128°52′38″E / 35.24389°N 128.87722°E / 35.24389; 128.87722
Designated1963-01-21

The Ancient Tombs in Gusan-dong, Gimhae (Korean김해 구산동 고분군; Hanja金海龜山洞古墳群) are tombs of the Gaya confederacy in Gusan-dong, Gimhae, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, they were made Historic Sites of South Korea.[1][2]

They are tumuli tombs located on the southwest slopes of the mountain Bunseongsan. They are located near the Tomb of Queen Consort of King Suro.[1][2] Four tombs have been identified, but there are believed to have been more in the area.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ancient Tombs in Gusan-dong, Gimhae - Heritage Search". Korea Heritage Service. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  2. ^ a b 김, 선숙, 김해 구산동 고분군 (金海 龜山洞 古墳群), Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2025-02-16