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- During construction in Seoul, 15th-century cultural sites were discovered, revealing history related to the Yi dynasty.
- Soil samples from various locations were analyzed to explore the lifestyles of previous inhabitants.
- The examination of parasite eggs in the soil provided insights into the food habits of people during the Yi dynasty, with a total of 662 eggs from 7 different species identified.
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During civil engineering construction near Sejong-ro, Jongro-ku, Seoul, cultural sites were found that are thought to have been built in the 15th century. This area was home to many different people as well as the leaders of the Yi dynasty. To gain further insight into the life styles of the inhabitants of the old capital, soil samples were collected from various areas such as toilets, water foundations, and drainage ways. Parasite eggs were examined by microscopy after 5 g soil samples were rehydrated in 0.5% trisodium phosphate solution. A total of 662 parasite eggs from 7 species were found. Species with the highest number of eggs found were (n=483), followed by (138), (21), (8), (6), (4), and (2). These findings indirectly indicate the food habits of the people in Yi dynasty.
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