The Old Time of Buyeo Remains in the Stones of the Fields and Low Hills

The history of Buyeo is densely packed not only in the famous royal tombs and fortresses but also in the stone pagodas of the fields, Goryeo steles, Bronze Age villages, and dolmens. Small heritages can easily lose their significance in photographs if the structures are enlarged on their own. It is essential to include the surrounding villages, farmlands, and hills in the shot to truly convey why people chose this place.

This list features six hidden treasures that can be verified on the map with GPS coordinates and addresses. To keep the number precise, unclear ruins or attachments of the same complex were not included. Please read the guidelines first and refrain from leaning on artifacts or moving stones. A quiet visit that doesn’t disrupt the farming activities and living paths of the residents is necessary.

Hidden heritages may not be flashy at a glance, but their value in documenting history is significant. After taking a centered photo of the pagodas and steles, capture the wear and carvings of the stones up close, and try to encompass the fields and hills widely when photographing the Songguk-ri site and dolmens. Rather than estimating the same era, it is also important to make precise distinctions based on the content of the guidelines.

Hyeonnae-ri and Sanjik-ri/Songguk-ri are located in the eastern region, while Hongyang-ri and Eunsan Dangsanseong are in the northwest area of travel distance. It’s better to split the visit into two groups rather than rushing through all in one day. Avoid touching the steles and pagodas, and check the boundaries of farming equipment and private properties at the edges of the paddy fields. Checking the latest operation information and weather before visiting can give you the space to consider your composition on-site.