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== History == | == History == | ||
Hanzeong is an ancient settlement, possibly one of the oldest in the country. It was said to have been founded by [[Yang-jo]] over 4000 years ago. | Hanzeong is an ancient settlement, possibly one of the oldest in the country. It was said to have been founded by [[Yang-jo]] over 4000 years ago. | ||
Hanzeong was originally surrounded entirely by the Fortress Wall of Hanzeong to provide its citizens with security from wild animals, thieves and attacks, but most of the original wall no longer stands; a short stretch and several original gates do survive today and are protected. While the walls still stood, the gates of the city were opened and closed each day, signalled by the ringing of bells from Doechaemun Belfry. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
[[File:Hanzeong View.jpg|thumb|Hanzeong skyline at night.]] | [[File:Hanzeong View.jpg|thumb|Hanzeong skyline at night.]] | ||