Culture · 3 sources combined
Largest Early Joseon kiln site
Found in Usan-ri, Gwangju
Deadline Deadline November 4 · Site opening: only two sessions available
In short
Three white porcelain kiln sites from the early Joseon period were discovered in Usan-ri, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province.
Two of them are over 22 meters long, making them the largest ever found.
The excavation site will be open to the public on November 4th.
Visitor info
| Location | Pottery site area at 71-2 Usan-ri, Toechon-myeon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province |
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| Schedule | November 4th at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM, two site visits |
| Inquiry | Korea Ceramic Foundation |
Key facts
| When | Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province announced the survey results on November 2nd. |
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| Where | Pottery site area at 71-2 Usan-ri, Toechon-myeon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province. |
| Who | The Korea Ceramic Foundation and Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum conducted the excavation survey. |
| What | Three early Joseon white porcelain kiln sites were confirmed, with two measuring over 22 meters in length. |
What it means for me
Readers interested in history and cultural heritage can visit the site opening on November 4th.
