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| Daedongmun Gate |
| Located in Daedongmun-dong, Jung-gu, Pyeongyang-si, Daedongmun Gate was the
eastern gate for the inner complex of the Pyeongyangseong Palace during the
Goguryeo era. Built during the mid 6th century, it was reconstructed in 1576,
the middle of the Joseon era (9th year of King Seonjo’s rule). One of the most
important palace gates, the two-story structure is around 19m tall. In the past
there was a ferry outside which drew in large crowds of people. It is North
Korea’s National Treasure #1. |
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| Botongmun Gate |
| The Botongmun Gate in Pyeongyang is a palace gate from the Goguryeo era.
Originally built in the mid 6th century, the structure was repaired many times
before being completely reconstructed in 1473. The height of the gate is smaller
in comparison to that of the other gates. It is North Korea’s National Treasure
#2. |
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| Dongmyeongwangreung Grave |
| Discovered in a 1974 excavation site, this is the gravesite of the King
Dongmyeong, founder of the Goguryeo nation. Located in Wangreung-dong, Mujin-ri,
Yeokpogu, Pyeongyang-si, the mural on the eastern wall of the grave seems to be
depicting the Yeonhwamun Gate. |
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| Gaeseong Namdaemun Gate |
| The south gate of the Gaeseong Palace inner complex Bukan-dong, Gaeseong-si.
Built in 1394 (3rd year of King Taejo’s rule), it was repaired many times before
being rebuilt in 1900 (4th year of Gojeong’s rule). It burned to the ground in
December 1950, and was rebuilt once again in 1954. Built out of rectangular
slabs of granite, it has an interesting hole behind the wall that allowed
defenders to ward off enemies. The wall also has a gutter system to get rid of
the rainwater. It is North Korea’s National Treasure #34. |
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| Gaeseong Seonjukgyo Bridge |
| This is a Goryeo era (918-1392) stone bridge located in the eastern area of
Mt. Janamsan in Seonjuk-dong, Gaeseong-si. East of the bridge, there is a stone
monument bearing the handwriting of Hanseokbong, the famed calligrapher of the
Joseon era. It is said that the bridge was originally named Seonjigyo, but was
later changed to Seonjukgyo. It is North Korea’s national Treasure #36.
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| Hyeonhwasa Temple 7-story Stone Pagoda
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| A 7-story stone pagoda in Weolgo-ri, Jangpung-gun, Gaeseong-si, the tower
was built in 1020, after the construction of the temple in 1018 (9th year of
Hyeonjong’s rule) of the Goryeo era. The tower is 8.64m tall, which is fairly
high for a stone pagoda. It is North Korea’s National Treasure #41. |
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| Gangseo Daemyo Grave |
| A Goguryeo era gravesite located in the plains of Sammyo-ri in
Gangseo-myeon, Pyeongannam-do. Along with the Jungmyo and Somyo graves nearby,
they are collectively called the Gangseo Sammyo. Their sizes determine their
names- Daemyo is the largest, Jungmyo is midsized, and Somyo is smallest. The
mural in the Gangseo Daemyo grave is of the 4 gods with a decorative pattern,
painted directly on the rock surface. There are many differing opinions about
when the gravesite and mural were created, but it is generally agreed that they
were created around the late 6th century to the early 7th century. Of the
murals, the most important part is the depiction of the green dragon flying up
in an S-shape. It is considered the best of all depiction of all green dragon
paintings. It is North Korea’s National Treasure #3. |
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| Gangseo Jungmyo Grave |
| This gravesite is located in the plains of Sammyo-ri in Gangseo-myeon,
Pyeongannam-do, built during the Goguryeo era of the Three Kingdoms (4~7th
century). Its plan is similar to that of the Daemyo, only smaller. The mural is
of the 4 gods with a decorative pattern on a smooth rock surface. In the center
of the ceiling is a lotus, surrounded by the sun, moon, and phoenix. It is
estimated that it was constructed between the mid 6th and early 7th century. It
is North Korea’s National Treasure #4. |
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| Gangseo Somyo Grave |
| This gravesite is located in the plains of Sammyo-ri in Gangseo-myeon,
Pyeongannam-do. It is round in shape and about 6.81m tall. It is similar to the
Daemyo and Jungmyo, but smaller and no murals or decorative patterns. It is
North Korea’s National Treasure #5. |
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| Yeonhwachong Grave |
| This is a Goguryeo era grave located in Taeseong-ri, Gangseo-gun,
Myeongannam-do. The walls and ceilings are painted in large-scale murals of
lotus blossoms, hence the name (‘yeonhwa’ means lotus blossom). On the inner
walls are also depictions of people, animals, and flame patterns. It is
estimated to be from around the early 5th century, by the layout and murals. It
is North Korea’s National Treasure #7. |
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| Yonggangdaechong Grave |
| This gravesite is located in Jinji-dong, Yonggang-eup, Yonggang-gun,
Pyeongannam-do. Thought to have been built around the 5th century, during the
Goguryeo era, the murals depict people. It is North Korea’s National Treasure
#10. |
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| Daeanri 1 Byeokhwagobun |
| Located in Daean-gu, Yonggang-gun, Pyeongannam-do. Its width from east to
west is 19.5m and 22.5 from north to south, and it faces south. The mural
depicts a woman weaving a piece of cloth on a loom. |
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| Anguksa Temple |
| Located in Bonghak, Suncheon-gun, Pyeongannam-do, it was built in 503 during
the Goguryeo era. The current structure was one that was rebuilt in 1786. In
front of the main building is the Taepyeongru. |
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| Tonggunjeong |
| A raised gazebo used to direct the military in Uiju-eup, Uiju-gun,
Pyeonganbuk-do. It is unclear when it was built, but a record of it exists in
the ‘Imsahonggi’, a book published in 990 (8th year of King Seongjong’s rule,
Goryeo era). Therefore, it is believed to be an early Goryeo structure. It was
rebuilt in 1538 and repaired in 1823. If you climb the Tonggunjeong, you can see
the Uijuseong Fortress and Aprokgang River all in one glance. It is North
Korea’s National Treasure #11. |
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| Gyeongseongnammun |
| This is the south gate of the Gyeongseongeupseong Place, located in
Gyeongseong-gun, Hamgyeongbuk-do. It was built in 1107 and has been repaired
many times since. The entire structure is made out of a rock base and there is a
door on the tower gate on the 2nd level. This was the most important military
and transportation gate in the Fortress. It is North Korea’s National Treasure
#49. |
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| Maunryeong Jinheungwangsunsubi Memorial
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| This is one of the memorials that Shilla’s King Jinheung erected to honor
his travels around the country. It is located in Maun-ryeong, Iwon-gun,
Hamgyeongnam-do. Made in 568, the material is entirely granite. The measurements
are as follows- 165.1cm tall, 44.2cm wide and 30.3cm thick. From the memorial,
it can be seen that King Jinheung toured the country to look after the needs of
his citizens in August 21st of 568- the names of the people accompanying him are
listed on the back. |
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| Hwangchoryeong Jinheungwangsunsubi Memorial
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| Shilla’s King Jinheung erected this memorial to honor his travels around the
country. It was originally located in Hwangchoryeong Hamheung-gun,
Hamgyeongnam-do, but it was later moved in 1852 (3rd year of King Cheoljong’s
rule, Joseon era) to Jinheung-ri, located south of Hwangchoryeong. It was built
in 568, and it is made out of granite. It is 151.5cm tall, 46.9cm wide and
48.5~24.5cm thick. |
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| Yeongtongsa Temple 5-story Pagoda |
| An early Goryeo era stone pagoda, it is located in Yongheung-ri,
Yeongnam-myeon, Gaepung-gun, Gyeonggi-do. 6.5m tall and made of granite, it
embodies characteristics classic to early Joseon era stone pagodas. It is North
Korea’s National Treasure #37. |
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[Additional Information]
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Graves of Kings or Queens -> ‘reung’ suffix / ex) Muyeolwangreung
Other Graves ->
‘myo’ suffix / ex) Inmun Kim myo
Unknown Graves -> ‘chong’ suffix
/ ex) Cheonmachong
(Unknown graves are named after any unique artifacts that are
unearthed)
When a grave is not a ‘reung’, ‘myo’, and cannot be called ‘chong’
due to the lack of any unique artifacts, it is given the ‘bun’ suffix.
(They are usually
referred to as the ‘gobun’, meaning old grave.)
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