Growth and Volatility of the Central Ancient Tombs in Late Gaya

In this article, we tried to find out how the growth and change of the large wooden tomb and the ancient tomb during the transition period are reflected in the landscape of the central tomb of the Gaya politics by paying attention to the emergence of the large wooden tomb and the subsequent ancient tombs. First of all, the size, structure, earthenware style, and prestige of the wooden coffin tombs were analyzed by paying attention to the aspects of the large-scale wooden coffin tombs known as tombs of early kings during the transition from the early Gaya period to the late Gaya period. In the large-scale wooden coffin tombs of each region, which mark the beginning of the late Gaya period, local models are first buried, and then a distinctive style of each region is established, centering on the models that were consumed in large quantities for burial ceremonies. The emergence of large-scale wooden coffin tombs during the transitional period corresponds to the mid-5th century, when the emerging powers of the late Gaya emerged from the inland of the Nakdong River's west bank after the dissolution of the early Gaya period, and is defined as an ancient tomb equipped with the excellence, scale, ornamental, and prestige of its location in the ancient tombs. During the transition period, large-scale wooden coffin tombs emerged, and five types of groups that used the same earthenware complex for burial rituals within the scope of each small country grew and changed were classified, and a model for the formation of a central tomb group was presented. The growth of the central ancient county of Gaya goes through various development processes due to internal and external relationships and influences along with geographical conditions. It was understood that the emerging forces of late Gaya emerged from each high point of Gaya starting with the emergence of large-scale wooden coffin tombs during the transition period, and that different growth models of the central tombs, such as continuity, movement, and disconnection, left a variety of views involving the growth of political bodies.