日帝强占期 積石木槨墓 調査의 過程과 意義 - 調査 內容의 再檢討 -

Abstract

Recently, with more compilation and disclosure of investigation materials from the Japanese colonial period, interest in archaeology from that era has increased. Many investigations were conducted in Gyeongju, with the most active being tomb investigations. The materials left from that time hold a significant place in the history of Silla archaeology, and various reviews and examinations have been conducted. However, most of these studies provided simple summaries and introductions of the investigation contents, or focused on evaluating and interpreting the conditions and circumstances of the investigations from that era. Detailed reviews of how the investigations proceeded and what specific findings were accumulated were lacking. This paper attempts a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the investigations of 32 wooden chamber tombs with stone mounds conducted during the Japanese colonial period. The analysis revealed that much of the information currently being discussed about wooden chamber tombs with stone mounds had already been identified in the colonial period investigations, and the quality of these investigations gradually improved. By retracing the investigation process, the rationale behind these investigations could be inferred to some extent. Contrary to the vague mistrust and negative views often associated with the Japanese colonial period investigations, it was confirmed that many significant findings had already been accumulated. Ultimately, the study emphasizes the need for ongoing compilation and analysis of materials from the Japanese colonial period, and advocates for their proactive re-examination to be utilized as current research materials.