Rediscovering the Value of Ancient Korea's Reservoir and Irrigation Systems

한국 고대 저수지의 가치 개발-영남지역을 중심으로-

  • Published : 2009.09.25

Abstract

About twenty ancient reservoirs in Korea have been the subjects of the archaeological investigation. Some of them have been still remained today, but among them, only Byeokgolje of Gimje city(金堤碧骨堤) and Cheongje of Yeongcheon(永川菁堤) have been verified when they were constructed. According to the investigation, the first reservoir in Korea is Jeojeons-ri reservoir of Andong city(安東 苧田里 貯水池). The aim of this study is investigating the reservoirs by their historical values to preserve and utilize them.

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