The dwellings and settlements of bronze age in korea - focused on the excavational reports in ulsan

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find out the new architectural characteristics of the settlements and dwellings of Bronze Age in Korea, based on the excavational reports in Ulsan area. Analyzing 12 cases of settlement and 109 cases of dwelling remains, I found out the new architectural characteristics as followings: 1. diversity of site selecting like hill side, seashore, and plains. 2. planning techniques of settlement like the moat, public space and building, and tomb territory. 3. development of vertical wall and division of interior space. 1. development of drainage and heating facilities. These characteristics mean the phase shifting to ground dwellings of Metal Ages from the pit house of Neolithic Ages. This author wishes to acknowledge the financial support of the University of Ulsan made in the program year of 1999.