Ganghwa Dolmens

Ganghwa Dolmens

Dolmens are a type of prehistoric stone tomb, referred to as "Dolmen" in English. Monuments such as Egypt's pyramids and England's Stonehenge are stone structures similar to dolmens. The northeastern region of Asia has the highest concentration of dolmens in the world, with nearly 30,000 dolmens distributed across South Korea, a country known for its dolmen culture.

The Ganghwa Dolmen site is located in Bugin-ri, Haean-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon Metropolitan City, and consists of over 120 dolmens. These dolmens are generally constructed from massive stones, measuring about 7.1 meters in length and 2.6 meters in width, and are situated at elevations between 100 and 200 meters—higher than the average elevation of typical dolmens—giving them significant archaeological value. On November 29, 2000, the Ganghwa Dolmens, along with those in Gochang and Hwasun, were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, underscoring their critical importance in studying prehistoric humans and aspects of their society, political systems, beliefs, deities, art, and ceremonial practices.

Ganghwa Dolmen Site

Must-visit reason: One of the most important sites for studying various aspects of prehistoric culture in the Ganghwa region

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Korea[Korea]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Incheon Metropolitan City [Daejeon Metropolitan City]

City where the attraction is located: Ganghwa County [Ganghwa County]