Prehistoric
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site, Seoul
Historic Site · Gangdong, Seoul
A Neolithic village site preserved along the Hangang River in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The traces of people who built pit dwellings and led a settled life about 6,000 years ago are well preserved here. Various everyday artifacts, including comb-pattern pottery, have been excavated, making it a representative site of the Neolithic culture of the Korean Peninsula. Pit dwellings have been reconstructed over the excavated house sites, allowing visitors to grasp life of that era at a glance. It is a renowned destination for education and hands-on experience where one can encounter prehistoric times in the heart of the city.