National Daegu Museum Holds Special Exhibition Marking 600th Anniversary of Gazetteer Compilation

"People and Land, Contained in the Gazetteer"
On Display Until February 22 Next Year

The National Daegu Museum announced on November 24 that it will hold a special exhibition titled "People and Land, Contained in the Gazetteer" in Exhibition Hall II until February 22 next year to mark the 600th anniversary of the compilation of the "Gyeongsangdo Gazetteer." Compiled in 1425, the "Gyeongsangdo Gazetteer" is the oldest surviving provincial gazetteer, and this year marks its 600th anniversary.

Daedongyeojido (1861). National Daegu Museum

This exhibition will showcase 198 items from 87 cases, including representative Joseon Dynasty gazetteers such as the "Geographical Appendix of the Annals of King Sejong," "Daedongyeojido," "Revised and Augmented Survey of the Geography of Korea," a facsimile of the "Gyeongsangdo Gazetteer," "Daegu Dalseongdo," and "Daegu Buu Eupji." The Joseon Dynasty gazetteers are categorized into "Nature," "Statistics," "Maps," and "Literature," demonstrating that these gazetteers served as comprehensive databases and cultural encyclopedias during the Joseon era.

On December 18, a related lecture will be held, and on December 10, January 14, and February 11, there will be curator-led talks. To enhance accessibility for visitors with visual or hearing impairments, tactile exhibits have been installed at the entrance, and sign language interpretation videos will be provided for 10 selected key exhibits.

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