Detailed Geophysical Survey of Paju's Chiljungseong and Ijanmiseong Fortress Ruins

Basic Data Collection, Status Survey, 3D Scanning, and Aerial Photography

Chiljungseong Fortress Wall [Paju-si]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Paju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 6th that it has officially launched a detailed surface survey to identify the scale and current status of the fortress ruins 'Chiljungseong' (Historic Site) and 'Ijammiseong' (Non-designated Cultural Property).

'Chiljungseong' is located on the southern bank of the middle reaches of the Imjin River and serves as a key transportation point connecting the Gwanso region and the Han River basin.

According to related records such as the Samguk Sagi, many battles took place at Chiljungseong during the Three Kingdoms period, and it was described as a fierce battleground between Silla and Goguryeo.

Ijammiseong, located in Jangjwa-ri, Jeokseong-myeon, is a fortress built along the Imjin River during the Three Kingdoms period. It faces Horogoru Fortress in Yeoncheon to the east and west across the Imjin River, and its circumference is estimated to be about 306 meters.

However, due to long-term military garrisoning, investigations into the scale and current status of the fortress walls have not been conducted.

The city plans to understand the current status and condition of the fortress walls through on-site surveys using ▲basic data collection ▲current status measurement ▲3D scanning ▲aerial photography related to the two fortress ruins.

Upon completion of the detailed surface survey, based on the results, plans for future excavation, maintenance, and preservation utilization will be developed.

Lee Gwi-soon, Director of the Culture and Arts Division, said, "This survey of the two fortress walls will be an opportunity to comprehensively examine Paju's defensive relics," adding, "We will prepare preservation and maintenance utilization plans to use them as historical and cultural tourism resources."

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