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About Mausoleum of Tangun
The Mausoleum of Tangun (Korean: 단군릉; Hanja: 檀君陵) is an ancient burial site in Kangdong near Pyongyang, North Korea. It is claimed by North Korea to be the tomb of Tangun, founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom. A pyramid was built on top of the grave in 1994, consisting of 1994 blocks of stone. 70 mi²) on the slope of Mount Taebak (대박산). The complex is divided into three major sections: restoration work area, stone statue area, and the burial site.
Dangun's grave is shaped like a step pyramid, about 22 m (72 ft) high and 50 m (164 ft) on each side. According to the Samguk Yusa, Gojoseon was thought to have been founded in 2333 BCE. 5011 years old (±267 years in 1993).
History
How it came to be
- Excavation
- Not applicable
Location
Where it is
39.1548° N · 126.0544° E
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