Whayang Valley Cairn - Goesan, Korea
Posted by: silverquill
N 36° 40.781 E 127° 48.227
52S E 393117 N 4060005
This cairn is located in the beautiful Whayang Valley in the central mountains of South Korea.
Waymark Code: WMDYDD
Location: Gyeongsang buk do, South Korea
Date Posted: 03/08/2012
Views: 1
It is not uncommon for cairns to be placed at the entrance to a village or geographical region to mark boundaries, but also as a way to protect the area from evil spirits.
This cairn is a bit unusual in that it seems to contain a time capsule. It was placed here on July 30, 1999. The cairn appears to be about 15 feet (5 m) in height, and about 6 feet (2m) in diameter. It is composed of natural rocks of volcanic origin which are common in the valley. It is located beside a 200 year-old zelkova tree, and a granite dolmen is laying horizontally in front of it. It was presented by a temple.