South KoreaMongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient Baekje earthwork located in present-day Seoul, South Korea, dating from the 1st century BC to the 7th century AD[1]. The massive earthen rampart stretches approximately 2.7 km (1.7 mi) in length and originally stood 6 to 7 metres (20 to 23 ft) high[1]. The fortification features two distinctive defensive elements: a wooden palisade constructed atop the wall and a moat encircling its base[1].
Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification
| Type | Earthwork |
|---|---|
| Period | 500 BC - 1 AD |
| Country | South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37.5209° N, 127.1226° E |