The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is the prime site on the Korean peninsula for the study of Paleolithic relics, and was unearthed after the discovery of a stone implement by an American soldier who was visiting an amusement park near Hantangang River in the winter of 1978. It was identified as an Acheulean Paleolithic stone implement by an expert, and gained the attention of paleontologists from around the world. The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is situated on a basalt deposit that was likely formed during the Precambrian era. With the discovery of soil wedge and tephra indicating the top layer to be estimated at least 20,000 years old, the region is also considered highly valuable among geologists.
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- Admission Fees Adults 1 000 Won Students 500 Br Group Tour Of 20 Or More Gets Off The Regular Ticket Price Free Admission Senior Citizens Ages 65 And Older Preschoolers 6 Younger
- Restrooms Available
- Available Facilities Exhibition Hall Bicycle Rack Snack Bar Etc.
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese Br For More Info 82-839-2561 3
- Parking facilities Available
- Rest day Mondays Next Day If Monday Is A Public Holiday January 1
- Hours of operation March-october 09 00-18 00 Br November-february 00-17 Last Ticketing 30 Min Before Closing
location
1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do