Hills that hold history
The Bannam Tombs comprise roughly 40 Three Kingdoms-period burial mounds around Jami Mountain, including areas in Deoksan-ri, Sinchon-ri and Daean-ri. Some are round; others resemble truncated pyramids.
Why the jar coffins matter
The museum describes unusually large jar coffins from the area. Tomb No. 9 in Sinchon-ri yielded a gilded-bronze crown, gilded footwear and a ring-pommel sword, offering clues to local elites and exchange networks. This is the history of communities along the Yeongsan River, not simply an extension of another region's royal story.
From display case to landscape
The museum notes that Sinchon-ri Tombs Nos. 2 and 3 are close enough to view on a museum-area walk. See the artifacts indoors first; then compare the positions and forms of the mounds outside. Do not enter restricted areas or climb the mounds.
Planning a visit
Use Naju National Museum, 747 Gobun-ro, Bannam-myeon, as an orientation point. Its exhibition galleries open 09:00–18:00 and close on Mondays and certain holidays. These hours do not automatically apply to the outdoor tomb sites. Check access routes and weather conditions on your visit day.