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Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site · 🌰

Life and Food: Acorns and Fish, and Today's Hands-On Programs

Neolithic residents relied on acorns and fish as staple foods, and that history now lives on through hands-on prehistoric education programs aimed at children.

Key takeaways

Excavators at the Amsa-dong site found charred acorns alongside numerous Neolithic-era household artifacts, including fishing-net weights, grinding stones, and axes. Fact The net weights point to fishing in the Han River, while the grinding stones show how residents processed plant foods like acorns. Fact These traces of daily life are recreated today in hands-on education programs for children, including making comb-pattern pottery and archery.

What to look for on site

Visitor tip

Hands-on programs often require advance reservations, so check the schedule on the Gangdong Culture Portal before visiting.