[Gyeonggi-do] Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival (연천 구석기축제)

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival (연천 구석기축제)’.

💡 Overview

A prehistoric cultural festival is held at the Archaeological Site in Jeongok-ri, where the first humans inhabited the Korean Peninsula. In 1978, the discovery of an Acheulean hand axe in Jeongok-ri, Yeoncheon, garnered global attention, challenging Movius’s theory that divided Paleolithic cultures into Eastern and Western categories. Being recognized for its significance in world prehistoric culture, the festival began as a small event in 1993 to promote and preserve the important Jeongok-ri archaeological site. Now, it has grown into a large-scale festival, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year. Every May, Yeoncheon becomes a hub for experiencing prehistoric cultures from around the world. This special experiential festival offers a unique opportunity to explore the wisdom of early humans who lived in harmony with nature, providing unforgettable inspiration and enjoyment.

◎ Acheulean Hand Axe
The Acheulean hand axe is a stone tool from the Paleolithic period discovered at the archaeological site in Jeongok-ri. It features double-edged blades that exhibit skilled craftsmanship.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Yeoncheon World Camping Experience Zone (연천세계캠핑체험존)Distance: 524m | 123 , Seonsa-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
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  Hantangang Tourist Area Auto Campground (한탄강관광지 오토캠핑장)Distance: 392m | 76 Seonsa-ro, Jeongok-eup, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
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  Jeongok Prehistory Musuem (전곡선사박물관) 🔗Distance: 244m | 2 , Pyeonghwa-ro 443beon-gil, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
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  Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site – Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원) 🔗Distance: 221m | 1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• Hantangang River Resort (한탄강 관광지) 🔗Distance: 423m | 76, Seonsa-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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