Artifacts excavated from the Goryeo Dynasty palace site, Manwoldae in Kaesong, can now be viewed online.
On the 22nd, the Ministry of Unification announced the opening of the "Kaesong Manwoldae Inter-Korean Joint Excavation Digital Archive," making the artifacts jointly excavated by the North and South publicly available from that day forward.
The archive contains 120,000 items including photos, videos, and 3D data, of which approximately 45,000 are exhibited free of charge.
Illustrations and 3D processed materials capturing the Manwoldae excavation site, as well as webtoons and holograms, have also been produced.
The digital archive is designed so that not only experts in Goryeo history but also young elementary school students can easily find the materials they need.
From 2007 to 2018, North and South Korea conducted eight rounds of joint excavation surveys, producing a total of over 600,000 artifacts.
The Ministry of Unification has been working with the Inter-Korean Historians' Council since 2017 to build the digital archive to provide the excavated materials to the public.
The Ministry stated, "For 12 years, the inter-Korean investigation team shared knowledge and experience while working together in the muddy pits of Manwoldae without water or electricity," and added, "We hope this opening will be an opportunity for preserving national culture and promoting peace cooperation."
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