- Koguryo and Balhae
- Tokhung-ri Tomb
Koguryo and Balhae
| Title | Orion's Belt | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Orion's Belt on the ceiling of the antechamber (northern wall)
This is a detailed view of Orion's Belt on the ceiling of the antechamber (northern wall) in Tokhung-ri Tomb. The six circles symbolizing stars are connected in pairs, creating an image resembling a ladder. Known in the western world as Orion's Belt, this asterism resembles a ladder. This valuable depiction demonstrates the fact that the Koguryo people recognized this grouping of stars as a single entity.