In this study, I shed light on the historical and cultural values of the Old Road Galjae on the Honamdaero, which is one of the nine major roads of the Joseon Dynasty. Through field surveys of the route, I identified the characteristics of the road co...
In this study, I shed light on the historical and cultural values of the Old Road Galjae on the Honamdaero, which is one of the nine major roads of the Joseon Dynasty. Through field surveys of the route, I identified the characteristics of the road construction. I also conducted a survey of the flora and fauna around the road. In addition, I examined the current management and utilization status, and proposed necessary measures for rational management and activation. In summary, my results suggest possible management strategies and
utilization plans to effectively preserve and promote the value of the Old Road Galjae.
1. Although the first recorded mention of the Galjae ancient road appears in the book "Goryeosajeolyo" in 1011, during the reign of King Hyunjong, it is estimated that the road was actually built during the early Three Kingdoms period when there was a lot of movement of people and goods. During the Joseon Dynasty, the Honamdaero, including the Galjae route, was one of the nine major highways that connected Seoul to Jeju Island. Many scholars who traveled through the Honam region during this time left poems and literature related to Galjae, providing insight into the social norms, history, culture, and scenery of the time.
2. The Old Road Galjae route and its surrounding areas are rich in cultural and natural heritage, including the Mireuksa Buddha statue in Wonseong-ri of Jangseong-gun, Hongbyeongwi Bulmangbi in Jangseong Busa, old springs, and Galae Rocks. There are also many local legends and stories passed down through generations. Additionally, there are remnants of the old Honam Line railway tunnel, as well as the national highway route 1, Honam Expressway tunnel, and Honam Line railway tunnel located around Galjae, which allows us to witness the development and changes of this area in modern times
3. The measured length of the route, consisting of 80 surveyed points, is 2,071.3m, with the Jeongeup section being 780m and the Jangseong section being 1,271.3m. The route follows the terrain and includes hairpin urves, while using stone-piling methods on steep slopes to construct paths of both dirt and stone. The width of the route ranges from a minimum of 1.2m to a maximum of 6.0m, but the majority of it is between 1.4-2.0m. The gradient ranges from 0-2.0% on the longitudinal slope and from 0-4.0% on the cross slope, which is suitable for cart traffic and natural drainage without a side ditch.
4. Based on the measured results of the route, this study has depicted the planimetric alignment of the Old Road Galjae on aerial photographs. 5. A total of 204 taxa were surveyed among the flora colonizing the visible range of the Old Road Galjae section, consisting of 75 families, 161 genera, 179 species, 1 subspecies, 19 varieties, 4 cultivars, and 1 hybrid. Among them, there were 99 taxa of trees and shrubs and 105 taxa of herbaceous. The highest number(117) was observed in a section adjacent to farmland, Lycoris sanguinea var. koreana , Chrysosplenium barbatum , Ajuga spectabilis site. Meanwhile, 9 taxa of rare and endemic Korean plants, such as Adonis amurensis, Gentiana scabra, and Cirsium nipponicum var. maackii, were identified. In addition, 11 taxa of naturalized plants were also found.
6. Fifty-eight old-growth trees were selected as valuable ecological resources for use in ecological exploration and interpretation in the visible range of the Galjae old road section. These trees, including Celtis biondii var. heterophylla ,P runus sargentii , Zelkova serrata , Cornus controversa , Quercus variabilis , Quercus acutissima are deemed important for their educational and aesthetic value.
7. In this study, I investigated and analyzed the current management and utilization of facilities and exploration systems in the Old Road Galjae. Based on this research, I proposed rational management and activation plans, including designating the site as a national forest cultural asset, installing and maintaining facilities, preserving the old road structures, improving interpretation panels, developing diverse exploration routes and programs, and deploying professional personnel