Underwater Excavation of Gogunsan Archipelago in Gunsan
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Title
Underwater Excavation of Gogunsan Archipelago in Gunsan
Description
In Gogunsan Archipelago in Gunsan, explorations and underwater excavations have been conducted by the
National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage since 2021, and a total of 570 artifacts have been
recovered. This study introduced limitations and problems stemming from investigation progress and method. The
characteristics of Gogunsan Archipelago in Gunsan were identified through analysis on the recovered artifacts.
Based on the exploration conducted in 2021 and the contents of the excavation in 2022, the progress of the
examination for the entire sea area, and the limitations and problems stemming from the examination method were
identified. Through the analysis of the distribution patterns, types, and periods of recovered artifacts this study
established the date and characteristics of the remains, and the direction for future investigations. A significant
area where the artifacts are estimated to be buried, has not been investigated so results may change in future. The
waters of Gogunsan Archipelago in Gunsan have been frequented by ships from the past. Many pottery sherds,
wooden structures constituting ships, and daily items on ships, have been excavated. A minimum of two ships are
believed to have sunk in this area based on artifacts from various periods (i.e. Three Kingdoms to the Joseon).
Currently, only about one per cent of the total investigated area are dredged, so future work will likely reveal
maritime exchanges centered on the Gogunsan Islands.
National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage since 2021, and a total of 570 artifacts have been
recovered. This study introduced limitations and problems stemming from investigation progress and method. The
characteristics of Gogunsan Archipelago in Gunsan were identified through analysis on the recovered artifacts.
Based on the exploration conducted in 2021 and the contents of the excavation in 2022, the progress of the
examination for the entire sea area, and the limitations and problems stemming from the examination method were
identified. Through the analysis of the distribution patterns, types, and periods of recovered artifacts this study
established the date and characteristics of the remains, and the direction for future investigations. A significant
area where the artifacts are estimated to be buried, has not been investigated so results may change in future. The
waters of Gogunsan Archipelago in Gunsan have been frequented by ships from the past. Many pottery sherds,
wooden structures constituting ships, and daily items on ships, have been excavated. A minimum of two ships are
believed to have sunk in this area based on artifacts from various periods (i.e. Three Kingdoms to the Joseon).
Currently, only about one per cent of the total investigated area are dredged, so future work will likely reveal
maritime exchanges centered on the Gogunsan Islands.
Creator
Sangjun Park
Publisher
The Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Date
2023
Rights
The Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Language
English
Bibliographic Citation
Park, Sangjun. 2023. “Underwater Excavation of Gogunsan Archipelago in Gunsan.” Edited by Jennifer Craig, Jay Mok, T. Kurt Knoerl, and Juhee Kim. In Proceedings of Fifth Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage: Gwangju, The Republic of Korea, November 13-18 2023. The Museum of Underwater Archaeology. URL: https://apconf.omeka.net/exhibits/show/apconfproceedings/item/1927
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Citation
Sangjun Park, “Underwater Excavation of Gogunsan Archipelago in Gunsan,” Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage Proceedings, accessed September 16, 2026, https://apconf.omeka.net/items/show/1927.