A Journey Back in Time: The Paleolithic History Park in Namyangju
By Choi Byeong-yong
Entrance to the Paleolithic History Park ⓒ Choi Byeong-yong
The Paleolithic History Park in Hopyeong-dong, Namyangju, is a special place where you can feel the traces of prehistoric times amidst modern buildings.
It may look like an ordinary urban park, but it is significant as the site where the living grounds of Paleolithic people were excavated.
It is even more interesting because it shows that the Hopyeong-dong area, which has transformed into a city, was once a central living area for Paleolithic people, making it an important historical site.
Excavation site and excavated stone tools at the time of the History Park's discovery ⓒ Choi Byeong-yong
This Paleolithic site was accidentally discovered between 2000 and 2001 while investigating a kiln site.
As the excavation progressed, various types of stone tools were identified, made of various rocks such as Sikyung, Yoseok, Guam, and Hornfels.
These included cores, microblade cores, scrapers, blades, burins, and push planes.
A staggering 15,610 stone tools were unearthed from the site, further highlighting the historical value of this area.
History Class in the Woods of the History Park ⓒ Choi Byeong-yong
The Paleolithic History Park is a space created by covering the excavated site with soil and planting grass.
Instead of exposing the site as it is, they chose a method of safely preserving it, allowing anyone to take a leisurely stroll and relax while preventing damage to the site.
A space where the park and the preservation of the site are naturally harmonized is rare.
History Park Information Map ⓒ Choi Byeong-yong
The park is small but consists of well-organized facilities.
It is equipped with various facilities such as a forest trail, a forest history classroom, a deck shelter, an entrance plaza, a grass field, children's exercise facilities, and fitness equipment.
It is a space where people of all ages can easily visit and relax.
Its size is suitable for a short walk or light exercise, making it a popular spot for local residents.
History Park Information Board ⓒ Choi Byeong-yong
Large six-panel folding screen-shaped information boards are installed at both entrances of the park, providing an overview of the Paleolithic History Park.
Detailed information on the excavation process, unearthed artifacts, and the characteristics of the remains are provided, making it an excellent learning space where children can naturally study history when visiting.
Various walking trails in the History Park ⓒ Choi Byeong-yong
Hopyeong-dong, which used to be filled with scallion and cabbage fields, has become a residential center with urban development.
The Paleolithic History Park quietly embraces the past amidst that change.
The fact that you can naturally encounter traces of prehistoric times in the heart of the city makes this place a deeply meaningful space not only for the citizens of Namyangju but also for the residents of Gyeonggi Province.
Various facilities in the History Park ⓒ Choi Byeong-yong
The grass field in the Paleolithic History Park is perfect for picnics.
The pergolas and benches prepared throughout are great for taking a break, and there are also children's exercise facilities and fitness equipment for adults, making it a popular destination for families.
The fact that it is a Paleolithic site located between apartment complexes makes this park a communication space and a gathering place for residents.
Prehistoric Hut Model ⓒ Choi Byeong-yong
Lighting is installed in the prehistoric hut model for people visiting the park at night.
Thanks to the softly lit lighting, you can safely take a walk even in the evening, and the unique atmosphere reminiscent of a prehistoric space adds a different sensibility.
History Park Wearing Different Clothes Each Season ⓒ Choi Byeong-yong
The real charm of the Paleolithic History Park is the tens of thousands of years of history that lie intact beneath the park.
Walking around as if taking a stroll gives you the feeling of stepping back into the past.
You will directly experience the fact that this is not just a simple park but a 'place where time has accumulated layer upon layer.'
History Park next to an Apartment Complex ⓒ Choi Byeong-yong
The History Park, where you can vividly feel the traces of Paleolithic people's lives in the heart of the city, is an excellent example of the harmony between urban development and historical preservation.
The Paleolithic History Park, which fully embraces the past in a rapidly changing city, is a valuable place that residents of Gyeonggi Province should visit at least once.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/gyeonggi_gov/224086466043
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