Dae Gaya’s Position as Portrayed in the Ancient Tombs

Tombs show us remnants from the lives of those who have died.

In particular, ancient tombs that remain today show us the culture and customs from the past. That’s why the pyramids of Egypt and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor are regarded as world heritages.

Exit the museum building and look to the right, over the hill. You will find the tombs of Dae Gaya, and they are valuable heritages that show us the lives of ancient people.

The ancient tombs prove Dae Gaya’s political power, which gradually became more powerful. Earthenware and ironware that were discovered in the royal tombs show us the advanced technology and suggest the powerful royal authority of this state.

Dae Gaya had direct exchanges with China and widened its international exchanges. One heritage piece that proves this is a wooden pot engraved with the words "Great King" in Chinese. "Great King" means the king of kings, and we can feel their strong pride from this piece of heritage.