Bullo-dong Tomb Park (불로동 고분군) is Historic Site #262, which is located in Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea. The area consists of a number of foothills that have over 200 ancient tombs spread out across the hills. Most of the earthen mounds measure 15-20 meters in diameter and are 4 meters high. These tombs were reportedly built in the 4th or 5th century, during the Three Kingdoms Period (37 B.C.- 935 A.D.). The tombs are of the aboriginal ruling powers of the region, from that time.
 Some of the tombs were excavated in 1937 and 1963 and were found to have rock-lined, pit-type chambers topped with stone plates. Stones were placed one above the other to form a four-sided crypt where the body was placed, and then large flat capstones were placed on top to seal the chamber. Afterwards, a large mound of earth was constucted over the burial chamber. A funeral practice still done in tradition today, but on a smaller scale. Many funeral items were found, including gold and bronze ornaments, iron weapons, horse bits and ornaments, arrowheads, and even shark backbones (which are still used in the performance of an ancestral sacrifice rite.).
Given the number and size of tombs and the excavated items, it is assumed that along with the Dalseong area, Bullo-dong may have experienced great prosperity and power during the Three Kingdoms Period.
[edit] Directions
The park is located just north of Daegu Airport on the road leading to Palgongsan. Any bus to Palgongsan, such as 401 or Geubhaeng 1, will pass through Bullo-dong. Once you are past the airport and are passing the flower markets lining the street, get off at the next stop where you will begin to see a more developed commercial and residential area. If you continue walking north until you reach near the overpass, turn right and walk straight and you'll eventually reach the entrance which has a tourist info kiosk.
[edit] External links
|
