Megalithic: The dolmens in Jejudo, an island off South Korea

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The burial of people in dolmens is not unique to Europeans. Similar constructions can be found around the world, built or used from the Early Stone Age to the Bronze Age. The building types presented in this article come from the island of Jejudo, which lies between Korea and Japan and belongs to South Korea.

The dolmens shown can be viewed at Jeju Stone Park. A visit to this museum guarantees a well-documented journey into the past.

Picture 1: Various constructions of dolmens
Picture 2: Locations of dolmens on Jejudo