A Large Number of Bronze Arrowheads Unearthed for the First Time in Korea at Daeseongdong Tumuli, Gimhae

Appearance of Noble Class Tomb No. 108 where a large number of bronze arrowheads were excavated (Photo by Gimhae City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] The Daeseong-dong Ancient Tomb Museum in Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam announced on the 11th that more than 30 bronze arrowheads were excavated for the first time in Korea from the 3,700㎡ flat tomb cluster in the museum yard.

Bronze arrowheads are artifacts only excavated from 4th-century Japanese ruler-class tombs. Although five arrowheads had previously been excavated from the Daeseong-dong tomb cluster, this is the first time dozens have been excavated at once in Korea.

This large quantity of bronze arrowheads, which will prove the excellence and internationality of Gaya culture, was excavated from Tomb No. 108, a noble class tomb.

The Gimhae Daeseong-dong Ancient Tomb Museum continued excavations of Tomb No. 108 in the Daeseong-dong tomb cluster and additionally excavated dozens of bronze arrowheads near the head of skeletal remains presumed to be a wife or female attendant buried alongside the tomb owner.

Based on the spindle-shaped stone artifact and curved jade made of jadeite excavated together, the individual is presumed to be a noblewoman, and since she was buried alongside the tomb owner, it is highly likely she was his wife.

In the case of the tomb owner of Tomb No. 108, a large quantity of iron lumps and iron arrowheads were buried, whereas the woman presumed to be the wife buried alongside him had a large number of bronze arrowheads, showing a contrast.

A Gimhae city official stated, "There are many unprecedented cases including Tomb No. 108 and this additional excavation, which is expected to greatly contribute not only to Gaya history research but also to the UNESCO World Heritage registration of the Gaya tomb cluster."

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