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Mausoleum of Dangun - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Barrow, Brass, Burial, Bust, Cairn, Catacombs, Cenotaph, Cist, Column, Cromlech, Cross, Crypt, Cup, Dolmen, Grave |
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Mausoleum of Dangun is ancient burial site near Pyongyang, which is claimed to be of Dangun, mythical ruler of Go-Joseon, by North Korean historians.
The foundation of Go-Joseon was traditionally believed to be 2333 BC, but this excavation changed North Korean historians' point of view drastically. North Korean reports claim it to be 5011 +-267 years old (in 1993), which indicates Go-Joseon dates back to at least 30th century BC.
A nail found in the mausoleum, which dates back only to the period of Goguryeo, is a subject of great controversy. Some North Korean historians claim the mausoleum was found in the period of Goguryeo, while others suggest it is a result of later repairments.
South Korean historians consider this to be more of political claim to legitimize themselves than historical achievements.
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