백제 적석총의 재인식 -석촌동 백제 고분군의 묘제 검토-

Abstract

This dissertation seeks to reexamine Seoul Seokchon-dong Baekje's Burial Site for gaining clear insight into Baekje's burial system of early period. The Seokchon-dong burial site is the representative of Hanseong-Baekje period's burial site. It's acknowledged that the ground contains the tombs of Baekje's nobility. The ground is known for having various types of tombs including Stone-mound tomb, Pit tomb, and Stone-lined tomb. But the latest examination of diverse burial sites carried out at the Baekje Heights also brings up some important questions such as; 'how is it that a single burial site can contain so diverse types of tombs?; 'is Stone-mound tomb really Baekjean?'; 'why is there no similarity between the Seokchon-dong Burial site and other Baekje's burial site?' Considering the profound nature of these questions, it would require a careful analysis of data and the study results. Although excavation and study of the Seokchon-dong Burial Site have been carried out from variety of angles, and with focuses, it can be said that there was a limit in understanding the burial site as a whole. In addition, a bit of inconsistency emerges concerning remains and tomb features. In terms of archeological evidence along with tomb features, relics, and comparative data, there's no basis to assume Stone-mound tomb as a Baekjean burial. In particular, the Stone-mound tomb is acknowledged only in comparison to Goguryeo's counterpart. If anything, the Seokchon-dong Burial Site requires reclassification of its tombs and non-tombs. On the other hand, the fact that the Seokchon-dong Site's Stone-mound tomb remains stand in contrast to the Gongju Suchon-ri's, and Songsan-ri's counterparts should draw attention. Although the three share some similarities, it should be pointed out that the Stone-mound tombs in Gongju's two burial grounds show signs that they were used for bier funeral. Further attention should be given to the fact that the wooden coffins were covered with soil or stone in connection to their natural surroundings, and that the feature could be in some way related to the burial system of Mahan.