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Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site
서울 암사동 유적
Historic site · Gangdong-gu
A Neolithic village site dating back 6,000 years. Reconstructed pit houses, prehistoric hands-on programs and a wide lawn make it ideal for families.
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Source: sunsa.gangdong.go.kr
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