• Koguryo and Balhae
  • Tokhung-ri Tomb
Storehouse
TitleStorehouse
Storehouse on the western wall of the main chamber wall 01
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Storehouse on the western wall of the main chamber wall 02
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This is a detailed view of the storehouse on the western wall of the main chamber in Tokhung-ri Tomb. Two storehouse structures stand side by side, and a figure climbing a ladder can be seen by the storehouse on the right. This type of storehouse is a granary known as a Bukyeong. The ‘Kyeong’ in the name refers to a storehouse raised to prevent moisture accumulation. The storehouse in the image is also raised. Samguk sagi or the Hisotory of the Three Kingdoms states, "Each night, in every town in the country, men and women gather to sing and dance. Large storehouses aren’t available, but each house has a small storehouse. They are referred to as Bukyeong."
In addition to being a granary, the space below the Bukyeong was utilized as a type of stable or a place to dry and cure small game such as pheasants and rabbits. The existence of Bukyeong has been confirmed in Koguryo mural tombs of Pyongyang and the Ji'an region. These storehouses can still be seen in the agricultural regions of Ji'an in China. The fact that traces of Koguryo culture still exists at the location of the old Koguryo capital is quite significant.

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