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Kija’s Tomb

Kija's Tomba in the early 20th century
Kija’s Tomba in the early 20th century. / US Methodist Episcopal Church, Flickr / CC BY 2.0

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A medieval burial hill. According to legends here is buried Jizi, the legendary first ruler of ancient Gojoseon and founder of Pyongyang in the 11th century BC. Memorial temple was added next to this mound in 1102. Most likely destroyed now.

2.4 out of 10 stars 24.3%

GPS coordinates
39.0468 N 125.7623 E
Location, address
Asia, North Korea, Pyongyang
Prehistoric and ancient cemeteries

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