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Namsumun

1794/1796

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
suwon-si, South Korea

Namsumun is a floodgate on the Suwoncheon Stream, located where the Suwoncheon reunities with the fortress wall after flowing south from Hwahongmun Gate. It consists of 9 arched gates that can control the water-level in the lower reaches of Suwoncheon with a military barracks at the top of the gate where soldiers can stay or attack enermies outside of the fortress.

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  • Title: Namsumun
  • Date: 1794/1796
  • Location: Suwon, Korea
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

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