Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
高句丽王城、王陵及贵族墓葬 · 지린성
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom1:57
Welcome to Ji’an, in Jilin Province, a land that once served as the beating heart of the Koguryo Kingdom. For over 700 years, from the 1st century BCE to the 7th century CE, Koguryo was one of the most formidable powers in East…
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We begin our tour at Gungnae-seong, or the Domestic City, which served as the Koguryo capital for over 400 years. Unlike the mountain fortresses we will see later, Gungnae was situated on the plains, reflecting a period of…
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Standing before you is one of the most important historical documents in East Asian history: the Stele of Gwanggaeto the Great. This massive monolith, carved from a single block of granite, stands nearly seven meters tall and…
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We now come to the most iconic structure in Ji’an: the Tomb of the General, often called the 'Pyramid of the East.' This monumental stepped pyramid is a masterpiece of Koguryo tomb art. Constructed with over 1,100 large granite…
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Rising above the plains is Hwando Mountain City, the strategic counterpart to the Domestic City below. In times of war, the population and the court would retreat to this nearly impregnable fortress. …
Listen in the app6The Tomb Murals — A Window into the Koguryo Soul1:59
While the stone pyramids are impressive from the outside, some of the most profound treasures of Koguryo are hidden within the burial chambers: the vibrant tomb murals. These paintings, found in several tombs around Ji’an,…
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Finalize your journey by walking along the banks of the Yalu River, the natural boundary that today separates China and North Korea. For the Koguryo people, this river was not a border, but a lifeline—a source of water for their…
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Our exploration of the Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom concludes here in the 'Valley of Tombs.' We have traced the history of a powerful empire from its urban centers on the plains to its mountain…
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What is Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom?
Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom is a place in 지린성 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 지린성 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 28 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.1569, 126.1872 |
| Last updated |