Archaeological Sites in North Korea
Necropolis/tombs complex in North Korea (5)
Anak Tomb No. 3
A Goguryeo chamber tomb dated to 357 AD in Anak, South Hwanghae, North Korea, part of the UNESCO-listed Complex of Koguryo Tombs. Its seven-line epitaph names Dong Shou, a general…
Mausoleum of Tangun
The Mausoleum of Tangun is a monumental complex in Kangdong County near Pyongyang, North Korea, claimed to be the tomb of Tangun, legendary founder of Gojoseon. The site features…
Nakrang Tombs
The Nakrang (Nangnang/Lelang) Tombs are ancient burial sites near Pyongyang, North Korea, associated with the Lelang Commandery established by Han Emperor Wudi in 108 BCE. The…
Tomb of King Tongmyong
The Tomb of King Tongmyong is a mausoleum complex near Pyongyang, North Korea, attributed to Jumong (r. 37-19 BC), the legendary founder of the Goguryeo Kingdom. The main…
Twin Column Tomb
The Twin Column Tomb (Korean: 쌍기둥무덤) is a two-chambered burial tomb dating from the Koguryo period, located in Nampo, North Korea. Listed as a National Treasure of North Korea, it…
Fortress/citadel in North Korea (2)
Anju Castle
Built between the 1st century BC and 7th century AD, Anju Castle is a multi-period fortress in Anju City, South Phyongan Province, North Korea. Originally constructed during the…
Chongbang Fortress
Jongbang Castle is a Koguryo-era mountain fortress built to defend Pyongyang, located on Mt. Jongbang outside Sariwon in North Hwanghae Province. Rebuilt in 1632 by Kim Chajom,…
Castle/palace in North Korea (1)
Earthwork in North Korea (1)
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