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'''Achasanseong Fortress''' is an earthen fortress of the Korean [[Three Kingdoms of Korea|Three Kingdoms]] period. Originally built by [[Baekje]], it was occupied in turn by each of the Three Kingdoms. It stands on [[Achasan|Achasan Mountain]], in [[Gwangjin-gu]], [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]], at an altitude of 200 meters above [[sea level]]. It has a [[perimeter]] of roughly 1 kilometer and an [[area]] of about 3375 m². |
'''Achasanseong Fortress''' is an earthen fortress of the Korean [[Three Kingdoms of Korea|Three Kingdoms]] period. Originally built by [[Baekje]], it was occupied in turn by each of the Three Kingdoms. It stands on [[Achasan|Achasan Mountain]], in [[Gwangjin-gu]], [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]], at an altitude of 200 meters above [[sea level]]. It has a [[perimeter]] of roughly 1 kilometer and an [[area]] of about 3375 m². |
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The first mention of this fortress in historical records comes from the ''[[Samguk sagi|Samguk Sagi]]'''s statement that [[King Chaekgye of Baekje]] ordered it to be fortified against an expected [[Goguryeo]] invasion. At that time, |
The first mention of this fortress in historical records comes from the ''[[Samguk sagi|Samguk Sagi]]'''s statement that [[King Chaekgye of Baekje]] ordered it to be fortified against an expected [[Goguryeo]] invasion. At that time, Achasan Fortress would have played a key role in the defense of the Baekje capital [[Hanseong]] from the north. |
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In 475, Goguryeo overran this and the other defenses of Baekje, and [[King Gaero of Baekje]] was brought to Acha and executed. The fortress and the rest of the [[Han River (Korea)|Han River]] valley were conquered by [[Silla]] in 553. The Goguryeo general [[Ondal (Goguryeo)|Ondal]] later died here while trying to reclaim the fortress. |
In 475, Goguryeo overran this and the other defenses of Baekje, and [[King Gaero of Baekje]] was brought to Acha and executed. The fortress and the rest of the [[Han River (Korea)|Han River]] valley were conquered by [[Silla]] in 553. The Goguryeo general [[Ondal (Goguryeo)|Ondal]] later died here while trying to reclaim the fortress. |
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Achasan Fortress was designated as a historic landmark in 1973, and has since become a common local tourist destination. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 04:41, 12 December 2015
| Achasanseong | |
| Hangul | 아차산성 |
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| Hanja | 阿且山城 |
| Revised Romanization | Achasanseong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ach'asansŏng |
Achasanseong Fortress is an earthen fortress of the Korean Three Kingdoms period. Originally built by Baekje, it was occupied in turn by each of the Three Kingdoms. It stands on Achasan Mountain, in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea, at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level. It has a perimeter of roughly 1 kilometer and an area of about 3375 m².
The first mention of this fortress in historical records comes from the Samguk Sagi's statement that King Chaekgye of Baekje ordered it to be fortified against an expected Goguryeo invasion. At that time, Achasan Fortress would have played a key role in the defense of the Baekje capital Hanseong from the north.
In 475, Goguryeo overran this and the other defenses of Baekje, and King Gaero of Baekje was brought to Acha and executed. The fortress and the rest of the Han River valley were conquered by Silla in 553. The Goguryeo general Ondal later died here while trying to reclaim the fortress.
Achasan Fortress was designated as a historic landmark in 1973, and has since become a common local tourist destination.
See also
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