The wildfire that ignited in North Daegu's Hamjisan on the 28th has passed through the historic site of 'Palgeosanseong (팔거산성)' from the Three Kingdoms period.
A forestry authority official noted on the 29th, "The wildfire's front is believed to have passed through Palgeosanseong on the map," and added, "The flames near Palgeosanseong are mostly under control."
North Daegu attempted to assess the damage situation at Palgeosanseong that morning; however, helicopters were engaged in wildfire extinguishing efforts nearby, preventing access to the site.
An official from North Daegu stated, "The private tomb complex in Guam-dong near Palgeosanseong has been confirmed as undamaged," and noted, "The condition of Palgeosanseong has not yet been visually assessed."
The private Palgeosanseong, constructed in the 5th to 6th centuries, is a mountain fortress that was primarily used during the Unified Silla period. Hamjisan has steep edges but a flat summit at an elevation of 287.7 meters, with Palgeosanseong built on the summit in the mountain-top style using stone walls.
The 'Guam-dong Tomb Complex' in Daegu is extensively developed on the western ridge of Hamjisan, overlooking the Palgeopyeong. It contains the tombs of the elite ruling class of the Silla region that grew around Palgeopyeong during the 5th to 6th centuries. The complex comprises 34 tombs with diameters of 15 to 25 meters, including 7 large tombs over 25 meters in diameter, with small tombs located on the slopes.