In Korea there are hundreds of dolmens. More than 40% of the world's dolmens are found in Korea. It is believed that they date back from the seventh century BC, as is the case in Kochang, to around the third century BC.

There are two main types of dolmens. The table type, where a flat stone is supported by three or four standing stones. In the second type, the supportive stones are partially underground.

There are three major groups of dolmens in Korea. The Kochang dolmen site contains the largest dolmens. The capstones weigh hundreds of tons. The second group is found along the Jiseokgang river and is named the Hwasun site. These dolmens are less well preserved. The third group is on the Ganghwa island. Here the largest dolmen of all is located.

It is ridiculous to suggest that dolmens were ever used as tombs, given their peculiar shapes. They look more like shelters against violence coming from above.

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