Anguksa, Buddhist temple on Mount Pongrin, Pyongsong, North Korea
Anguksa is a temple on Mount Pongrin in Pyongsong with a main hall called the Taeungbo-jeon. This hall measures approximately 17 by 13 meters (56 by 43 feet) and features double-gabled roofs supported by traditional wooden brackets.
The temple was founded in 503 during the Koguryo period and underwent multiple rebuilding phases. Major reconstructions took place in 1419, 1594, 1654, and 1785.
The temple follows traditional Korean Buddhist layout with an outer court and main prayer hall designed for spiritual practice. The arrangement of structures reflects the role this place played in daily religious life across centuries.
The site is designated as National Treasure Number 34 and has restricted access. Visiting requires special permissions due to its location in North Korea's South Pyongan Province.
A ginkgo tree planted in 1400 grows on the temple grounds. The tree holds the designation of North Korean Living Monument Number 31.
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