Mausoleum of Tangun

Mausoleum of Tangun
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Also known as: 단군릉, 평양 단군릉, mausolée de Tangun, Mausoleo de Dangun, Tangun mauzóleuma, Гробница Тангуна, Мавзолей Тангуна, 檀君陵

The Mausoleum of Tangun is an ancient burial site in Kangdong near Pyongyang, North Korea [1]. It is claimed by North Korea to be the tomb of Tangun, founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom [1]. A pyramid was built on top of the grave in 1994, consisting of 1994 blocks of stone [1]. The complex occupies about 1.8 km² on the slope of Mount Taebak [1]. A nail found in the mausoleum, dating to the Goguryeo period, has been the subject of much controversy [1]. This discovery has thus led some North Korean historians to conclude that the mausoleum was discovered and renovated during that period [1]. South Korean historians think it's more likely to be a tomb of a regional power during the Goguryeo kingdom based on the artifacts found at the site [1].

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TypeNecropolis/tombs complex
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryNorth Korea
Coordinates39.1549° N, 126.0544° E

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