Jangsu Breaks Ground on Honam's First Gaya History Museum!

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Go Dal-young] Jangsu-gun is promoting the construction of the first Gaya History Museum in the Honam region, aiming to open in January 2022, based on the Gaya cultural heritage of the eastern region of Jeollabuk-do, which is redefining Korea's ancient history.

According to Jangsu-gun on the 3rd, the county is currently promoting the investigation and maintenance project of Banpa-guk (the old name of Jangsu Gaya) through the special development account for the eastern region of Jeollabuk-do, and as part of the project, the construction of the Gaya History Museum is underway.

The county has carried out preliminary procedures such as investment review for the construction of the Gaya History Museum through close consultation with the Cultural Heritage Administration, and as the first step in building the museum, architectural design competitions, content development, and exhibition production were promoted.

Sixteen works were submitted for the architectural design competition, and through the evaluation of eight architecture-related experts, one winning work and four honorable mentions were finally selected.

The winning work is a building shaped like the tumuli and beacon mounds, which are characteristics of the Gaya culture in the Jangsu area, receiving high scores for its originality and building efficiency.

In the proposal evaluation for content development and exhibition production, two final proposals were received, and through the evaluation of seven experts in archaeology, art history, museums, cultural heritage, conservation technology, interior design, and visual media, the final selection was made.

The first-ranked evaluation work received high scores for its exhibition composition that breaks away from existing exhibition spaces, video art, and understanding of the Gaya cultural heritage of the Jangsu area.

The final model will be completed through 150 days of design for architecture and exhibition production and installation, and the Jangsu Gaya History Museum will be built according to the standards for a Type 2 museum.

Jang Young-su, the county governor, said, "I am very pleased to break ground for the construction of the Jangsu Gaya History Museum, the first in the Honam region," and added, "As the first Gaya History Museum, we will strive to make it a museum rich in attractions and capable of encouraging repeat visits."

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