Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site - Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원)
1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
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Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site - Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원) is a attraction in 1510, Yangyeon-ro,. The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is the prime site on the Korean peninsula for the study of Paleolithic relics, and was unearthed after the discovery of a stone implement by an American soldier who was visiting an amusement park near Hantangang River in the winter of 1978. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site - Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원)
The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is the prime site on the Korean peninsula for the study of Paleolithic relics, and was unearthed after the discovery of a stone implement by an American soldier who was visiting an amusement park near Hantangang River in the winter of 1978. It was identified as an Acheulean Paleolithic stone implement by an expert, and gained the attention of paleontologists from around the world. The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is situated on a basalt deposit that was likely formed during the Precambrian era. With the discovery of soil wedge and tephra indicating the top layer to be estimated at least 20,000 years old, the region is also considered highly valuable among geologists.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- 1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
- Postal code
- 11027
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info +82-839-2561~3
- Opening hours
- March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00 * Last ticketing 30 min before closing
- Fees
- Confirm before visiting
- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2021-07-20
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site - Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원) FAQ
Where is Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site - Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원) located?
1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
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