Haman-gun Holds Final Report Meeting on the Feasibility of Designating Aragaya as an Ancient Capital

Establishing Itself as a World Heritage City and the Capital of Gaya Culture...

On the 29th, Haman County in Gyeongnam announced on the 30th that it held the final report meeting for the feasibility study on the designation of Aragaya as a historic city, attended by the deputy county head of Haman, heads of related departments, and advisory committee members.

The designation of a historic city was initiated following the revision of the Enforcement Decree of the Special Act on the Preservation and Promotion of Historic Cities in August 2022, which established the basis for newly designating areas with significant historical value as "former capitals or temporary capitals of a specific period, or political and cultural centers of a specific period." The feasibility study began in December 2022.

Final Report Meeting on the Feasibility Study for Designating Haman-gun Aragaya Ancient Capital.
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Last September, the county was home to the Malyisan Tumuli, which were registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as the Gayari site, the largest royal palace site of Gaya, and the Aragaya pottery production site, a treasure trove of Gaya pottery production, holding the richest essence of Gaya culture nationwide.

To properly pass on the glory of Aragaya to future generations, the county is promoting the designation of a historic city to discourage indiscriminate development and establish Haman as a World Heritage city and the "Capital of Gaya Culture," aiming for regional development through historical and cultural tourism.

A county official stated, “By designating Haman County, the former capital of Aragaya, as a historic city, we will strive to establish historical identity and build a harmonious urban landscape, contributing to the revitalization of local tourism and job creation, thereby boosting the regional economy.”

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