UNESCO recognizes 7,000-year-old rock paintings in Korea as World Heritage

South Korea's new World Heritage sites include rock carvings at Bangudae Terrace and at nearby Cheonjeon-ri, both designated National Treasures.

During the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris on July 12, two 7,000-year-old prehistoric rock carvings on the southeastern tip of Korea were recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage.

The newly recognized monuments include rock carvings at Bangudae Terrace and at nearby Cheonjeon-ri, both of which are recognized by South Korea as National Treasures.

The Bangudae carvings are carved into the lower part of a cliff at the upper source of Bangucheon Stream. These carvings were first discovered in 1971.

Measuring 3m high and 10m wide, the cliff holds 312 distinct imprints: humans, land and sea animals, boats and tools – each an image of ancient life along the Korean coast.

With the latest decision on the 7,000-year-old rock painting, South Korea now has a total of 17 UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Sites./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/unesco-cong-nhan-tranh-da-7000-nam-o-han-quoc-la-di-san-the-gioi-post1049406.vnp