Tomb of King Tongmyong

The tomb features a stone tumulus reaching 11.5 meters in height with an internal pyramidal chamber containing painted murals and ceremonial spaces.

Built during the 5th century, this burial site holds the remains of Jumong, the founder of the Goguryeo Kingdom, who received the posthumous name King Tongmyong.

The tomb walls display detailed paintings of lotus flowers, revealing the influence of Buddhist traditions in Korean society between 277 BC and 668 AD.

The mausoleum belongs to a complex of 63 individual tombs, forming part of the UNESCO World Heritage designated Complex of Goguryeo Tombs since 2004.

Archaeological excavations in 1978 revealed a Buddhist monastery near the tomb, indicating the presence of religious ceremonies conducted at Chongrungsa temple.

Location: Pyongyang

Part of: Goguryeo tombs

GPS coordinates: 38.89533,125.92304

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19