Okjeon Tumuli, Hapcheon

A burial complex located in Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, said to be the tombs of the ruling class of the Dara state, which was based in the Hwanggang River basin. Excavations unearthed outstanding relics such as splendid gold earrings and ring-pommel swords with dragon-and-phoenix patterns, revealing the high cultural level of the Dara state. It is a site that vividly reveals the diversity of the various small Gaya states. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the Gaya Tumuli.