Gungisi Relics Exhibition Hall
Seoul
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During the site preparation construction process for the new Seoul City Hall in 2008, a large number of structural remains and artifacts presumed to be from the Joseon Dynasty were identified, leading to an excavation investigation.
- Hours
- 관람시간 : 월 ~ 토요일
- 동절기(11~2월) 09:00~20:00
- 하절기(3~10월) 09:00~21:00
- 법정공휴일 09:00~18:00
Opening hours may change. - Address
- 서울특별시 중구 세종대로 110 서울시청 지하 1층
WHY VISIT
During the site preparation construction process for the new Seoul City Hall in 2008, a large number of structural remains and artifacts presumed to be from the Joseon Dynasty were identified, leading to an excavation investigation. Here, various artifacts such as ceramics, coins, and roof tiles were excavated alongside structural remains like building sites and stone revetments constructed during the modern era and the Joseon Dynasty. In particular, many weapons from the Joseon Dynasty were identified, including Chongtong (gun barrels), Cheolhwan (iron cannonballs), and the Bullanggi Japo (breech-loading swivel gun) designated as a Treasure. As a result of investigating old maps and related materials, it was determined that Gungisi, a government office in charge of manufacturing weapons during the Joseon Dynasty, was located near Seoul City Hall. The Seoul City Hall site is presumed to have been part of the past Gungisi, and the Gungisi Relics Exhibition Hall was created to preserve related structural remains and exhibit excavated artifacts.