Archaeological Sites in North Korea
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 who fled from…
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 [1]. Originally constructed during the Goguryeo kingdom…
Chongam-ri Earthen Castle
(2nd c. BC) The Chongam-ri Earthen Castle is a fortification thought to date to the Gojoseon period, located near Pyongyang[1]. It was constructed with alternating layers of soil, rock, and sand,…
Chongbang Fortress
Jongbang Castle is a Koguryo-era mountain fortress built to defend Pyongyang, located on Mt. Jongbang outside Sariwon in North Hwanghae Province[1]. Rebuilt in 1632 by Kim Chajom, the fortress…
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 a nine-tiered white…
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 commandery served as…
Pyongyang Castle
Pyongyang Castle is a Goguryeo-period fortress in Pyongyang, North Korea, designated as National Treasure No. 1 in 1994. Spanning approximately 15 kilometers in circumference, the fortress became 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 structure is an 11.5 m high…
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[1]. Listed as a National Treasure of North Korea, it is notable for…