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Hwaseong Fortress
The Janganmun ongseong is a modest semicircular brick defensive wall located just outside the north gate of Hwaseong Fortress. Constructed from kiln-fired brick, it served to reinforce the main entrance's defences, functioning as the outer perimeter against potential attacks. This compact fortification exemplifies the fortress's layered defensive strategy.
Northeast Gate Guard Platform
Bukdong Jeokdae is a defensive guardhouse platform situated east of Janganmun Gate, built atop a bastion of Suwon's fortress wall. Constructed to protect the gate entrance and its adjacent ongseong (curved defensive wall) from approaching enemies, the structure rises to the same height as the main fortress wall itself. What to see here includes the platform's strategic positioning and its role in the fortress's defensive architecture.
Northwest Gate Watchtower
Bukseo Jeokdae is a defensive watchtower positioned to the west of Janganmun gate in Suwon's fortress walls. Built to protect the gate entrance and its adjoining wall sections from approaching enemies, the structure rises to the same height as the fortress ramparts themselves. This strategic lookout point was integral to the fortification's defensive design, allowing guards to monitor and control access to this important gateway.
- 1.Hwaseong Fortress
- 2.Northeast Gate Guard Platform
- 3.Northwest Gate Watchtower
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