Mausoleum of Tangun, Ancient burial monument in Kangdong County, North Korea.
The stone structure rises 22 meters high with 1,994 stones arranged in a pyramid shape at the foot of Mount Taebak.
North Korean archaeologists reported finding human remains and artifacts in 1993, suggesting a burial site dating back over 5,000 years.
The mausoleum holds significance as the reputed resting place of Tangun, considered the founding father of Korean civilization and first kingdom.
The complex extends across 45 hectares and contains three main areas: a monument section, stone statues, and the central burial chamber.
The heaviest individual stone block used in the construction of this pyramid-style tomb weighs 21 tons.
Location: Kangdong County
GPS coordinates: 39.15478,126.05438
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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