Wunü Mountain, Mountain summit in Huanren Manchu Autonomous County, China
Wunü Mountain is a summit in Huanren Manchu Autonomous County that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its slopes contain layers of ancient defensive structures, religious buildings, and walls dating from different periods of occupation and development.
The mountain served as the capital of the Goguryeo Kingdom during the 1st century BC and early AD, displaying features of early Korean building traditions. Archaeological findings show nearly continuous human settlement spanning over four thousand years of occupation.
The name Wunü Shan, "mountain of Five Women", comes from a Chinese legend that five ladies of the Tang Dynasty defended the mountain against invaders. The mountain city is identified with Jolbon, called Holbon fortress on the Gwanggaeto Stele and Heulseunggol fortress in the Book of Wei; the Samguk Sagi places Goguryeo's founding here in 37 BC.
The mountain features about sixty points of interest where visitors can observe different natural features and formations. The landscape changes noticeably through the seasons, creating different conditions and perspectives for exploration.
A shrine on the mountain honors five women from the Tang Dynasty who, according to local tradition, defended the site from attackers. These honored women remain woven into the stories and legends connected to this place.
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