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The Bangudae Petroglyph in Ulsan, Korea: studies on weathering damage and risk prognosis

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The prehistoric Bangudae Petroglyph in the Ulsan area represents an outstanding National Treasure of the Republic of Korea. Since the construction of the Sayeon dam, the petroglyph with about two hundred carvings is periodically submerged by the Sayeon reservoir. The danger of increasing damage has resulted in intensive efforts to protect this cultural heritage. Diagnosis and risk prognosis studies were carried out. Results of petrographical studies, monument mapping and in situ measurements are presented. Types, degree and zonation of damage are evaluated. The risk estimation derived from the studies confirms the necessity of preservation measures.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to express their gratitude to the authorities of Ulsan Metropolitan City for the financial support of the studies on the Bangudae Petroglyph. The authors would like to thank Prof. Dr. Soo Jin Kim and his team from the Department of Geological Sciences, Seoul National University, for the cooperation, discussions and advice and for all logistical support of the works.

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  1. Geological Institute, RWTH Aachen University, Wuellnerstraße 2, 52062, Aachen, Germany

    B. Fitzner, K. Heinrichs & D. La Bouchardiere

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Fitzner, B., Heinrichs, K. & La Bouchardiere, D. The Bangudae Petroglyph in Ulsan, Korea: studies on weathering damage and risk prognosis. Env Geol 46, 504–526 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00254-004-1052-x

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