신라 모량부 연구의 동향과 전망

Abstract

This paper reviewed the research trends on the Moryangbu (牟梁部) among the Six Bu (Divisions) of Silla in four aspects: ① its name, ② location and spatial structure, ③ temporal changes and its role as a political unit and community, and ④ its internal structure and relation to family names. The paper also offered several suggestions. The location of Moryangbu is relatively clear, and there are some materials that provide information about its spatial structure. The areas corresponding to the western districts of the Seocheon river, Geoncheon-eup, Seomyeon, Sannae-myeon, and Hyeongok-myeon in Gyeongju seem to have remained as the territory of Moryangbu largely unchanged throughout the Silla period. Moreover, based on the Moryang and Bangnae-ri urban ruins, it is believed that small-scale urban settlements were established in a satellite city form during the 6th to 7th centuries. The four ri (village units) of Moryangbu, mentioned in Wolseong moat wooden tablet no. 9 dating the 7th century, are thought to correspond to these spatial arrangements. The Six Bu of Silla existed as a form of regional divisions of the capital area throughout the entire period of the kingdom. Until the middle period, they maintained their identity as human groups or communities, and in the early period, they functioned as political units within the Six-bu system. Moryangbu, too, clearly demonstrates characteristics of both a political unit and a community. Regarding the internal structure of Moryangbu, it is important to consider the possibility that there were internal divisions or multiple ganji (chiefs). In particular, the fact that Queen Park of the middle period was from Moryangbu draws attention. It is possible that these individuals separated from the community and formed independent lineages through their relationship with the king. Thus, Moryangbu provides a valuable case study that can deepen our understanding of the Six Bu of Silla. Future research should further clarify the changes in spatial structure over time, the nature of the ‘group’ in the stages of the political system, and the process of family divisions.