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The Bangi-dong Ancient Baekje Tombs are ancient tombs in located the Bangi-dong area that date back to the Hanseong Baekje era. The ancient Hanseong Baekje Kingdom was founded along the Hangang River in 18 BCE and lasted for nearly 5 centuries. The tombs were discovered in the 1970s during the Jamsil District Zoning Project and there are 8 tombs altogether. Unfortunately, most of the artifacts were stolen at some point in time, but the tombs themselves were preserved well. Visitors can observe the original structures of the tombs and learn more about Hanseong Baekje. These ancient tombs are an important historical site and the area around the tombs was made into a park. There are paths between the tombs and visitors can take a quiet walk around the park and observe the tombs while enjoying the park's fresh air and grass. The site holds the designation of Historic Site No. 270.