This study aims to interpret the transformation of location, spatial structure, and landscape characteristics of the political and administrative center in Naju. Based on an analysis of the town plan using old maps, cadastral maps, excavation survey maps, and aerial images, the transformation process of the center is divided into three phases: first, the local structure centered on the Bannam area and Dashidl Bokamri area from the Mahan to Unified Silla period had a landscape characteristic of mixed mountain fortresses and surrounding living and burial areas. Second, the local structure centered on the Naju-wall in the Goryeo Dynasty whose administrative facilities and living spaces were distributed around the plain wall surrounding Kumseong Mountain, Youngsan River, and Naju River. Third, the local structure centered on Naju-eupseong in the Joseon period whose administrative facilities and living spaces were distributed in the wall had structural complexity with acidity and flatness. In particular, Naju-eupseong in the late Joseon period was completed through continuous reconstruction and expansion from the foundation of Naju-wall in the Goryeo Dynasty.

ABSTRACT
 1. Introduction
 2. Literature Reviews
 3. Methods
 4. Results and Discussions
  4.1 Naju’s Topographical and GeographicalConditions
  4.2 Urban Formation and Development in Najubefore the Unified Silla
  4.3 Urban Formation and Development ofNaju-mok from Goryeo to Joseon
 5. Conclusions
 References

• Kyungchan Lee(Dept. of Urban Engineering, Wonkwang University) Corresponding author