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Haman Marisan Tumuli

함안 말이산 고분군 · 함안군

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A group of ancient tombs located in Haman-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do.

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  1. 1Haman Marisan Tumuli

    Welcome to the undulating landscapes of Haman, where the echoes of a forgotten empire resonate through the very earth beneath our feet. As we stand at the threshold of the Haman Marisan Tumuli, we are greeted by a breathtaking…

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  2. 2Haman Museum Exterior

    Before we ascend the primary ridge to walk among the ancient kings, our journey begins at the architectural gateway to this historical expanse, the Haman Museum. As you stand before the museum building, take a moment to observe…

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  3. 3Dolmen Park and Ara Lotus Garden

    Just a short distance from the museum's main entrance, before the incline of the mountain fully begins, we encounter a serene space that bridges an even deeper antiquity with a miraculous story of botanical resurrection. Here…

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  4. 4Marisan Tomb 1

    We now begin our physical ascent onto the main ridge of Marisan, arriving at the very first of the sequentially numbered burial mounds, Tomb One. Standing before this imposing, grass covered hemisphere, the sheer scale of the…

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  5. 5Marisan Tombs 2 and 3

    Following the gentle, undulating curve of the ridgeline, we arrive at what is arguably the most spectacular vantage point within the entire tumuli complex, the area situated between Tombs Two and Three. As you stand exactly…

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  6. 6Marisan Tomb 13

    Continuing our march along the high ground, we approach a site of monumental archaeological triumph that has completely rewritten the history of ancient Korean astronomy. This is Tomb Thirteen. …

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  7. 7Marisan Tomb 45

    Our path now leads us to Tomb Forty-Five, a massive burial mound dating back to the early fifth century. This specific tomb is widely considered the crown jewel of Marisan, not for its astronomical carvings, but for the…

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  8. 8Tomb 9 and The Lone Tree

    As we continue our exploration, we reach a particularly evocative and highly photographed spot on the western branch of the ridge, characterized by the presence of a solitary, picturesque tree standing sentinel next to Tomb Nine.…

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  9. 9Closing

    As our profound journey along the crest of Marisan draws to a close, we begin our gentle descent, leaving the serene, elevated domain of the ancient kings and slowly returning to the modern, bustling rhythms of Haman town.…

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What is Haman Marisan Tumuli?

Haman Marisan Tumuli is a place in 함안군 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location함안군
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.2736, 128.4047
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