Bonghwang-dong Site, Gimhae

A settlement site of Geumgwan Gaya located in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, said to have been the central area where the royal fortress and a village stood. At the nearby Hoehyeon-ri shell mound, earthenware and bone tools were unearthed along with shells, revealing the daily life of the Gaya people. Unlike other tomb-centered sites, it is a place where one can confirm the traces of dwelling sites and livelihood. It is a site that allows one to imagine the urban appearance of Geumgwan Gaya, which is said to have been founded by King Suro.