나주시문화관광

Geumseongsan Mountain is a relatively low mountain with its peak at 450m above sea level; however, it is the tallest mountain in Naju, which is mainly comprised of plains and low hills. Forming the western ridge of Naju, Geumseongsan has long been regarded as the guardian mountain of the city and gained fame for its propitious sites. Geumseongsan was also considered a sacred mountain with deep associations with the royal family of Goryeo, who implemented policies that provided preferential treatment to Naju. In the Goryeo Dynasty, annual rites were performed on ten sacred mountains located throughout the country, and King Chungnyeol gave Geumseongsan the name, “Jeongnyeonggong,” and instructed that rites be held there. This was when Geumseongsan came to be recognized as one of the top 8 mountains of Korea. Geumseongsan Mountain bears witness to the history of Naju and the stories of the people of Naju. While the Yeongsangang River is considered the mother to Naju, Geumseongsan is considered its father. Geumseongsan became the birthplace of countless notable figures and protected the people of Naju from invasions. There are two reasons why this mountain is especially famous. First, it contained Geumseongsanseong Fortress, which safeguarded the region from foreign invasions. The fortress became the battle ground for Gyeon Hwon and Wang Geon in the early Goryeo period, and where the fearsome battle against Sambyeolcho took place. Second, people believed it hosted a mountain god, and rites were held for this reason. Until recently, there had been countless shamans performing worship services in the valleys of Geumseongsan to receive the spirit of the mountain god.