Aspects of residence and exchange as seen through Neolithic dwelling sites in the eastern part of central Korea

By analyzing the remains of Neolithic dwellings and villages in the eastern part of the central region, we attempted to understand the residential and interaction patterns of Neolithic people. According to the review, the earliest Neolithic people in the eastern part of the central region settled for long periods in villages centered around Goseong and Yangyang. However, some of the caves and rock-shade ruins in the central inland region have been excavated, indicating a connection with the central east coast region. It is believed that there was no active movement or exchange among Neolithic people. The central east coast region of the 2nd period(Ⅱ기) Neolithic Age was formed around Gangneung, and Neolithic Age residential sites are concentrated here. In the central inland region, many residential remains have been confirmed, centered around Chuncheon in the Bukhangang River basin. However, only a small number of dwelling sites and cave ruins are distributed in the Namhan River basin. It is believed that the Neolithic people of the southern region of our country did not frequently migrate or interact with the central east coast region through the Namhan River basin. During the 3rd period(Ⅲ기) of the Neolithic Age, many Neolithic caves and rock-shade sites were distributed in the Namhan River basin in the central inland region. Additionally, many shell bracelets have been found in cave ruins from this period, providing a glimpse into the active exchanges between Neolithic people. Ultimately, it is highly likely that caves and rock-shade sites were used as the main living spaces in the central inland region during the 3rd period(Ⅲ기) Neolithic Age.