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Chamseongdan
Ancient altar in Incheon, South Korea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chamseongdan (Korean: 참성단; Hanja: 塹星壇) is an ancient altar located at the summit of Manisan (摩尼山) in Hwang-ri, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa County, Incheon, South Korea.[2][3][4] It is traditionally believed to have been built by Dangun (단군), the legendary founder of Gojoseon, during ancient times.[5] On July 11, 1964, it was designated as Historic Site No. 136 of South Korea.[6]
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Description
The structure of Chamseongdan consists of a circular lower altar (하단) constructed with natural stones and a square upper altar (상단) placed above it.[7] The lower section measures approximately 4.5 meters in diameter, and the upper platform is 1.98 meters square.[8] The design is based on a traditional concept that associates circular forms with the sky and square forms with the earth.[9]
History
Chamseongdan is traditionally associated with Dangun, the legendary founder of Gojoseon, and is believed to have been the site of ritual offerings to heaven. Historical sources such as the Goryeosa (History of Goryeo) describe it as an altar where Dangun conducted such rites, and the Sejong Sillok Jiriji notes that it was constructed using stone.[10]
The site has undergone several documented restorations, including repairs in 1270 (the 11th year of King Wonjong’s reign), reconstruction in 1639 (17th year of King Injo), and renovation in 1700 (26th year of King Sukjong).[11] Chamseongdan is also mentioned alongside Samnangseong in later records, with both sites being linked to Dangun-related traditions. The area surrounding Ganghwa Island, including the Han River basin, has been identified in some historical interpretations as part of the southern boundary of Gojoseon.[12]
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