Goseong Songhak-dong Tumuli
고성 송학동 고분군 · 고성군
Gaya tumuli from the Three Kingdoms period in Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Goseong Songhak-dong Tumuli
Welcome to the magnificent Goseong Songhakdong Tumuli, a sacred landscape where the whispers of an ancient maritime empire still drift upon the coastal breeze. I am deeply honored to be your guide today, sharing the profound and…
Listen in the app2The Ascent Trail of Mugisan Hill
We begin our journey by stepping onto the main ascent trail of Mugisan, the gentle hill that serves as the foundation for the Songhakdong Tumuli. As your feet crunch against the gravel path, notice the gradual incline. …
Listen in the app3Tumulus Number One A: The Southern Anchor
We have now arrived at the base of the most visually striking feature of the Songhakdong complex, Tumulus Number One. As you stand here, craning your neck to look up at the massive green summit, you are actually looking at the…
Listen in the app4Tumulus Number One B: The Northern Chamber
Following the natural flow of the monument, we have now moved to the northernmost section of the triple structure, known as Tumulus One B. While it may look similar from the outside, just another magnificent swelling of green…
Listen in the app5Tumulus Number One C: The Connecting Bridge
We now step into the subtle depression, the geographical saddle that connects the majestic southern mound and the northern mound we just explored. You are standing on Tumulus One C, the final piece of the architectural puzzle…
Listen in the app6The Ceremonial Boundary and Moat
Let us step away from the towering peaks of the mounds and walk along the lower periphery, tracing the outer boundary of the Tumulus One complex. You are now walking along what was once a sacred demarcation line, a space where…
Listen in the app7Tumulus Number Fourteen: The Giant of Sogaya
We now take a short walk slightly away from the main cluster, moving toward an area of profound recent significance. You are standing before Tumulus Number Fourteen, a site that has recently sent shockwaves through the…
Listen in the app8The Museum Plaza and the Bird Bronze
As we descend from the heights of the ancient burial mounds, we transition from the silent realm of the dead to the modern sanctuary of preservation, the Goseong Museum plaza. The architecture before you acts as a bridge across…
Listen in the app9Closing
For our final stop, we have moved to a panoramic viewpoint that offers a sweeping vista of both the ancient tumuli and the shimmering waters of Goseong Bay in the distance. As the sun begins its slow descent, casting long,…
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What is Goseong Songhak-dong Tumuli?
Goseong Songhak-dong Tumuli is a place in 고성군 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 고성군 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.9803, 128.3203 |
| Last updated |